Liberty in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lallemand, Riguad and Other French Settlers

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 6, 2019

1. Lallemand, Riguad and Other French Settlers Marker

Inscription. To
Generals Charles Lallemand,
Antoine Rigaud, the veterans
of the Napoleonic Wars and
other French settlers,

who, after many trials and adventures, came to Texas in the spring of 1818 to found on the banks of the Trinity River the Champ D'Asile: a last refuge for peace and liberty "Nous voulons vivre libres, laborieux et paisables" (We want to live as free men through our labor, and in peace)

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9671.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 30° 3.446′ N, 94° 48.965′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Texas, in Liberty County. It is on U.S. 90, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located just to the east of the Trinity River bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 US-90, Liberty TX 77575, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

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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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Trinity River (here, next to this marker); Milton Ashley Hardin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Franklin Hardin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cornelius de Vore (approx. 0.9 miles away); City Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Liberty's Ursuline Convent (approx. one mile away); Seven Pines (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.

Also see . . .
1. Champ D'Asile - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

2. Lallemand, Charles Francois Antoine - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

3. Rigaud, Antoine - The Handbook of Texas Online.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 6, 2019

2. Lallemand, Riguad and Other French Settlers Marker

Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.