Atchafalaya in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge

February 16, 2018

1. Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge Marker

Inscription.
"The Atchafalaya elevated expressway is hereby
designated the Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge
in honor of the brave members and veterans
of the Airborne forces and the patriotic spirit they
represent...."

The Legislature of Louisiana
Act 793 July 10, 1989
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To the memory of those brave members
of America's Airborne Forces who
served, now serve and yet will serve,
many to give their lives, in defense
of freedom and human dignity

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We pay tribute to
Their devotion and duty
Their valor
Their sacrifice

Erected 1990 by Acadia Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Assn. Funded by Airborne Veterans and Airborne Spirited Friends.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.

Location. 30° 20.481′ N, 91° 43.359′ W. Marker is in Atchafalaya, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. Memorial is on Atchafalaya River Higway (State Highway 3177) near Interstate 10, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1908 Atchafalaya River Higway, Breaux Bridge LA 70517, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies. Atchafalaya River (within shouting distance of this marker); Atchafalaya Floodway (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Atchafalaya Floodway (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Atchafalaya River (approx. 4.8 miles away); Bottomland Hardwoods (approx. 6½ miles away); Big Alabama Bayou (approx. 6½ miles away); Louis Hebert (approx. 7.9 miles away); Stephanie-Martin Duralde House (approx. 9.3 miles away).

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana/Atchafalaya Welcome Center, Interstate 10 Louisiana Exit 121.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry. (Submitted on February 18, 2018.)

February 16, 2018

2. Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge Marker

February 16, 2018

3. Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge Marker

February 16, 2018

4. Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2018.