Mid City North in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Genl. Philemon Thomas
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 30, 2019
1. Genl. Philemon Thomas Marker
Memory of
Genl. Philemon Thomas
who was born
in Orange County, VA.
Feb. 9th, 1763
and died
In Baton Rouge La.
Nov. 18th, 1847.
He was a soldier of '76, and of '14, a member of the Convention that framed the Constitution of Kentucky and a member of her Legislature. He removed to Louisiana in 1806 Commanded the forces which captured the Spanish fort at Baton Rouge in 1810. Served many years in the Legislature of Louisiana, and was twice elected to the Congress of the U.S. Throughout his career, he was called a Patriot and a good citizen, we knew him to be a kind Father and a firm Christian.
Erected 1847 by Erected by his Children.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location.
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 walking distance of this marker: A National Cemetery System (a few steps from this marker); National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Massachusetts Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Yellow Fever Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baton Rouge National Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Magnolia Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Civil War Battle of Baton Rouge (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Baton Rouge National Cemetery. Hours of operation are Sun up to Sun down.
Also see . . . Philemon Thomas Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 31, 2019.)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 29, 2019
2. Genl. Philemon Thomas Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 29, 2019
3. Genl. Philemon Thomas Marker
March 29, 2019
4. Genl. Philemon Thomas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2019.
