Vidalia in Concordia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Relocation of Vidalia
19381939
Photographed by Karen Key, July 20, 2008
1. Relocation of Vidalia Marker
"Vidalia, a City on the Move!" is the slogan which has, in recent years, signified a progressive town surging ever forward. But, in 1938, it meant something entirely different to Vidalians as they literally moved their town from the banks of the Mississippi River one mile inland to accomodate navigation and flooding issues on the river.
Two U.S. Corps of Engineers projects, the Giles Point Cut-off in 1935 just north of Vidalia, followed by the need to widen the river between Natchez and Vidalia, then known as Natchez Gorge, and construct a set-back levee, served as catalysts for moving homes, offices and government buildings from "Old Vidalia" to "New Vidalia." More than 100 buildings were either relocated or demolished and rebuilt in the new town.
Once again the strength and spirit of Vidalia's citizens were tested and again they overcame adversity, moving forward with grace, courage, and determination.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 31° 33.867′ N, 91° 25.183′ W. Marker is in Vidalia, Louisiana, in Concordia Parish. It can be reached from Concordia Avenue. Marker is on the Vidalia Landing Riverwalk, off Highway 84. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vidalia LA 71373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Mississippi Delta. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sand Bar Fight (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Karen Key, July 20, 2008
2. Relocation of Vidalia Marker
Photographed by Karen Key, July 20, 2008
3. Vidalia Landing Riverwalk
Photographed by Karen Key, July 20, 2008
4. Vidalia Landing Riverwalk
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,890 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.
