Metairie in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Fame and Fate
January 15, 2018
1. Fame and Fate Marker
Louisiana Superior Council
"The Manifeste"
a document expressing the political
philosophy on the natural rights
of man and freedom of determination
by the people.
A firing squad executed him
with 4 compatriots
in New Orleans October 25, 1769.
Erected by Jefferson Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1769.
Location. 29° 59.907′ N, 90° 12.683′ W. Marker is in Metairie, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It can be reached from South Scenic Drive 0.3 miles east of Down 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); Park Site (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
January 15, 2018
2. Fame and Fate 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 421 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2018.
