Jefferson in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Marsalis Mansion Motel
June 24, 2017
1. Marsalis Mansion Motel Marker
Opened at 110 Shrewsbury Road in 1944 to serve African Americans during segregation. Proprietor Ellis L. Marsalis, Sr., was Jazz musician family patriarch & Civil Rights pioneer. Closed in 1986.
Erected 2014 by Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 29° 57.473′ N, 90° 9.707′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on River Road (Highway 611-1) north of Shrewsbury Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70121, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Parapet (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Parapet (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Parapet (approx. half a mile away); Whitehall Plantation Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Magnolia Lane (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jefferson Highway (approx. 0.8 miles away); Huey P. Long Bridge, Louisiana (approx. one mile away); Dubreuil Concession and Levee (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.
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June 24, 2017
2. Marsalis Mansion Motel Marker
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