Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Prairie des Canots Seat of Justice
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 11, 2020
1. Prairie des Canots Seat of Justice Marker
This marker is placed by Fort Miro Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, on property donated as a seat of justice by Don Juan Filhiol in 1816 out of his plantation at the Prairie des Canots.
Erected by Fort Miro Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.
Location. 32° 29.941′ N, 92° 7.008′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita Parish. It is on South Grand Street north of Calyspo Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the front entrance walkway to the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 South Grand Street, Monroe LA 71201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ouachita Parish High School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mr. Jack Hayes / Mrs. Ann Stapp Hayes (about 700 feet away); Fort Miro (about 700 feet away); St. Matthew Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Art Alley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Don Juan Filhiol Historic Preservation District (approx. Ό mile away); The Ouachita Candy Company Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
More about this marker. Prairie des Canots translates to Prairie of the Canoes and marked the birth of todays City of Monroe.
Also see . . . Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities article about Don Juan Filhiol. (Submitted on May 16, 2020.)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 11, 2020
2. Prairie des Canots Seat of Justice Marker at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
