Jackson in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Pvt. Joe Fluker C.S.A. Died Here
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023
1. Pvt. Joe Fluker C.S.A. Died Here Marker
In 1864, where the main road once entered town, the 17yr. old Confederate soldier was killed by pursuing Yankee cavalry as he carried a secret dispatch. While attempting. to gallop across broken bridge decking, his mount failed to clear a large gap, both falling several feet into the creek. Joe died of severe head wounds. He was the seventh son of the Fluker family, of Asphodel Plantation, to die in the Civil War, as was the fate of their Father.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 30° 50.151′ N, 91° 12.802′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish. Marker is on Erin Street east of College Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1813 Erin St, Jackson LA 70748, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burial Site of Lt. Col. John C. McKowen (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Jackson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Jackson (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Jackson (about 800 feet away); Feliciana Courthouse (about 800 feet away); Original Feliciana Courthouse (approx.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023
2. Pvt. Joe Fluker C.S.A. Died Here Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
