Effie in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Senator Dayton C. McCann
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2017
1. Senator Dayton C McCann Marker
Born 4-23-1914 to William Archie
& Cedonia (Sayes) McCann
Served his country 1940-1944
World War II Pacific Theater
AAC Reconnaissance Pilot
Active State & Local politics
State Representative 1944-1948
LA. State Senator 1952-1956
Owner Avoyelles Livestock
Auction Market 1947-1966
Erected by Ward One Community Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World II.
Location. 31° 13.586′ N, 92° 9.96′ W. Marker is in Effie, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is at the intersection of Highway 107 and Effie Highway (State Highway 115), on the left when traveling south on Highway 107. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Effie LA 71331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana and in Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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, Acadia, 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vick (a few steps from this marker); Effie (a few steps from this marker); Centerpoint (a few steps from this marker); State Champions 1985 (within shouting distance of this marker); Moncla (approx. 3.4 miles away); Dupuis-Mims Home (approx. 8.4 miles away); Poste Des Avoyelles (approx. 8.4 miles away); Carlos De Grandprι Home Site (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Effie.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2017
2. Senator Dayton C McCann Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2017.
