St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

The Republic of West Florida

1810

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 11, 2017

1. The Republic of West Florida Marker

Inscription.
The Spanish fort, San Carlos, at Baton Rouge was captured in a rebellion by the citizens of the Florida Parishes, and a Republic was established under the blue flag with a white star.

St. Francisville was the capital

This independent nation, complete with a constitution, governor, and small army, lasted 74 days before being accepted as a territory of the United States, later to be part of the new State of Louisiana in 1812.

The Republic flag was buried is a ceremony not far from this spot.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 46.493′ N, 91° 23.151′ W. Marker is in St. Francisville, Louisiana, in West Feliciana Parish. It is at the intersection of Royal Street and Prosperity Street, on the left when traveling west on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Francisville LA 70775, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes and in Greater Baton Rouge. It is also in the American South, specifically

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in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cabildo (a few steps from this marker); Serendipity (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Commerce & Trust Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Miss Lise's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Propinquity (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverview (within shouting distance of this marker); Camilla Leake Barrow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Sinai (within shouting distance of this marker).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 10, 2017

2. The Republic of West Florida Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 962 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2017.