Meraux in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Plantation of Jacques Philippe Villere
(1761-1830)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 24, 2020
1. Plantation of Jacques Philippe Villere Marker
First native-born Louisianan to serve as governor of Louisiana (1816-1820); Served as major-general commanding the 1st Division of Louisiana Militia during the Battle of New Orleans; British forces reached Mississippi River at Villere Plantation December 23, 1814, and established their headquarters in main house of the Villere Plantation. Villere retired to this plantation known as Conseil where he successfully cultivated sugar until his death.
Erected by Valero Energy Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1814.
Location. 29° 55.836′ N, 89° 56.761′ W. Marker is in Meraux, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It is on East St. Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) near Jacob Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2305 Highway 46, Meraux LA 70075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Bayou Country 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lacoste Plantation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jumonville Plantation (approx. 0.9 miles away); Versailles Oaks (approx. 1.4 miles away); Denis de La Ronde Site (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Chalmette Plantations
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 24, 2020
2. Plantation of Jacques Philippe Villere Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 4,585 times since then and 333 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
