Pelican in De Soto Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Federal Advance
April 7, 1864
— Wilson's Farm —
Erected by the State of Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 31° 51.667′ N, 93° 33.391′ W. Marker is in Pelican, Louisiana, in De Soto Parish. Marker is on Louisiana Route 175 north of Anderson Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pelican LA 71063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Army of the Tennessee (approx. 1.7 miles away); Dog Trot House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Pelican 1881 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sergeant John H. Cook (approx. 2.3 miles away); Leutenant General Richard Taylor (approx. 2.3 miles away); Confederate and Union Soldier Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Road to Cemetery (approx. 2.6 miles away); Headquarters Department of the Gulf / Headquarters Trans-Mississippi Dept. (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pelican.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Battle of Pleasant Hill. (Submitted on July 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.