Jean Lafitte in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Jean Lafitte
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2017
1. Town of Jean Lafitte Marker
Named for legendary privateer Jean Lafitte, who helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans and used area bayous for his smuggling operations. Home to a thriving seafood industry. Incorporated in 1974 as a village. Became a town in 1977. First mayor of village and town was Leo E. Kerner, Jr., from 1974-1991
Erected 2014 by Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812.
Location. 29° 45.633′ N, 90° 6.021′ W. Marker is in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on Jean Lafitte Boulevard (State Highway 45) near State Highway 303, on the right. Located at the exit/entrance ramp of the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 799 Jean Lafitte Boulevard, Lafitte LA 70067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Barataria Preserve (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sinking Land, Rising Water (approx. 1.8 miles away); Manila Village (approx. 2.3 miles away); Clark Cheniere (approx. 2.4 miles away); Poblacion de Barataria (approx. 3.4 miles away); Woodlawn High School and the Struggle for Racial Equality
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2017
2. Town of Jean Lafitte Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2017
3. Old ship hull located across street
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2017.
