Metairie in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Park Site
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, January 15, 2018
1. Park Site Marker
once belonged to the
River-to-Lake
Sainte-Reyne Concession
granted to Jean-Daniel Kolly, c. 1720.
A series of purchases
subdivided the original property
except for this 155-acre park.
Nicolas Chauvin de Lafreniere, the Younger,
whom this park honors,
was a nearby land owner.
Erected by Jefferson Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 29° 59.911′ N, 90° 12.681′ W. Marker is in Metairie, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It can be reached from South Scenic Drive east of Downs Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. 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: Noted Owner (here, next to this marker); Fame and Fate (a few steps from this marker); LaFreniere Plantation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Parish of Jefferson (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I U.S. Army Doughboy (approx. 2 miles away); United States Field Infantry World War II
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. City of Kenner (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Located inside Lafreniere Park, at the Children's Memorial circle
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, January 15, 2018
2. Park Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2018.
