Metairie in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Parish of Jefferson

January 15, 2018

1. Parish of Jefferson Marker

Inscription. On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1825.

Location. 30° 0.166′ N, 90° 12.741′ W. Marker is in Metairie, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It is on North Scenic Drive north of Downs Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Metairie LA 70003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the River Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Park Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Noted Owner (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fame and Fate (approx. 0.3 miles away); LaFreniere Plantation (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War I U.S. Army Doughboy (approx. 2 miles away); United States Field Infantry World War II (approx. 2 miles away); World War II U.S. Navy Seaman (approx. 2 miles away); Korean War U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metairie.

Another marker is no longer nearby. City of Kenner (was approx. 2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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January 15, 2018

2. Parish of Jefferson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2018.