Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Green's Alley

Historic Site

— Shreveport —

Green's Alley Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

1. Green's Alley Marker

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Possibly named for John Grange Green, pioneer Shreveport property owner and friend of Capt. Shreve, or for Dr. William Mercer Green, who was killed in a duel in this alley, just north of Texas Street, in 1849. South of Texas St. the alley is called Martin's Lane, for Martin Tally, Mayor of Shreveport, 1867-68, an early developer of property in that block.

Erected by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 32° 30.923′ N, 93° 44.783′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Texas Street, Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cane & Bennett's Trading Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Shreve Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 525 Spring Street

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(about 400 feet away); Old CNB Building (about 500 feet away); First City Market (about 600 feet away); Turning to the Right (approx. 0.2 miles away); CNB Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

2. Green's Alley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.