Derry in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Escaped! Freedom Seekers in 1863
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2023
1. Escaped! Freedom Seekers in 1863 Marker
Magnolia Plantation is associated with an 1863 freedom seeker named Arnold who escaped with two others named Anderson and Alfred from adjacent plantations. Arnold belonged to Ambroise LeCompte (or LeComte), and Anderson and Alfred belonged to LeComte's sons-in-law, Mathieu (Matthew) and Henry Hertzog.
Although we do not have much documentation on this issue, we assume that these men were reclaimed by LeComte and the Hertzogs, but what became of them later we do not know.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom series list.
Location. 31° 32.949′ N, 92° 56.406′ W. Marker is in Derry, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1111 LA-119, Cloutierville LA 71416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Escaped! Freedom Seekers in 1804 (here, next to this marker); Gardens and Porches (within shouting distance of this marker); Unearthing The Past (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tornado (within shouting
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2023
2. Escaped! Freedom Seekers in 1863 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
