Belle Chasse in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Fort St. Leon
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2022
1. Fort St. Leon Marker
Designed by De Verges and garrisoned in 1754, but abandoned in 1792, because of strategic value it was rebuilt by Latour in 1808 and garrisoned to defend New Orleans; Destroyed by Adm. Farragut during the Civil War in advance up the river.
Erected 1970 by Louisiana Tourist Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812 • War, French and Indian • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 29° 53.136′ N, 89° 57.967′ W. Marker is in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish. Marker is on Main Street (Louisiana Route 996) 0.3 miles north of F. Edward Hebert Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belle Chasse LA 70037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. English Turn (approx. half a mile away); Bellechasse Plantation (approx. 2.6 miles away); Plaquemines Parish (approx. 3 miles away); Lacoste Plantation (approx. 3.2 miles away); Plantation of Jacques Philippe Villere (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Plaquemines Parish (approx. 3˝ miles away); Jefferson Parish
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More about this marker. Marker is on the property of the Tulane University-Herbert Center in Belle Chasse. There was a gate with card access but it was opened. It is listed as Louisiana State Route 996. Access may be limited at certain times. However access from the Levee Road was opened. Map apps had me go on levee. Was pretty rough/overgrown, so I went on the listed State Route 996. I would recommend checking with authorities/locals to be safe.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2022
2. Fort St. Leon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
