Donaldsonville in Ascension Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Canary Islanders Memorial

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 2, 2020

1. Canary Islanders Memorial

Inscription.
We dedicate this memorial in honor of our Spanish ancestors from the Canary Islands who, in the 18th century, sailed to Louisiana where they settled and prospered, thus fulfilling God's will as written in Holy Scripture:
Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. Genesis 9:1

Se dedica este monumento en honor De Nuestros Antepasados Españoles de Las Islas Canarias. en el siglo XVIII navegaron desde Las Islas en Barcos de vela y llegaron a Luisiana donde se establecieron y prosperaron, así cumpliendo la voluntad de Dios según las Escrituras Sagradas:
Crezcan, multiplíquense y pueblen la tierra.
Génesis 9:1

Dedicated Oct. 7, 2000,

Erected 2000 by Canary Islanders Heritage Society of Louisiana.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 6.076′ N, 90° 59.11′ W. Marker is in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, in Ascension Parish. Marker can be reached from Opelousas Street east of St. Vincent Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Donaldsonville LA 70346, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louisiana's Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Swamp (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Culture

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Freedom Seekers (approx. ¼ mile away); Down The River (approx. ¼ mile away); Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Ascension Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Central Agricultural School (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donaldsonville.

More about this memorial. Located at the main entrance of the Ascension Catholic Cemetery

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 2, 2020

2. Canary Islanders Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.