West Pointe a la Hache in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Plaquemines Parish

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2022

1. Plaquemines Parish Marker

Inscription.
Plaquemines Parish was founded on March 31, 1807 stretching from English Turn south 100 miles along both banks of the Mississippi River. The name originates from plakamin, the Mobile Indian word for persimmon. Fort St. Philip at Plaquemines Bend was first center of government for the parish.

Erected by Plaquemines Parish Government.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1807.

Location. 29° 34.09′ N, 89° 47.869′ W. Marker is in West Pointe a la Hache, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish. It is on Pointe a la Hache Ferry Access Road West 0.1 miles east of State Route 23, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Sulphur LA 70083, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes,

in Bayou Country and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western

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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 2 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Thomas Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Port Sulphur (approx. 8.9 miles away).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2022

2. Plaquemines Parish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.