Cloutierville in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Meet "Jack" the Magnolia Mule
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2023
1. Meet "Jack" the Magnolia Mule Marker
Mules are a hybrid offspring from a male donkey and a female horse. They are generally smaller than horses, but stronger and more sure- footed. They were preferred over horses for farm work were an important part of agricultural production in the United States and around the world.
One of the many duties of the plantation blacksmith was to make and fit shoes for the mules and horses.
In this 1852 inventory, Ambrose LeCompte lists 6 work mules on his Vienna Plantation: Aggy, Jamaica, Mick, Natchez, Fanny and Henry.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.
Location. 31° 33.066′ N, 92° 56.537′ W. Marker is in Cloutierville, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is on State Highway 119, one mile north of Route 1, on the right when traveling north. 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. A French Connection (here, next to this marker); Plantation Pastimes (a few steps from this marker); Two Worlds (a few steps from this marker); A Very Valuable Man (a few steps from this marker); Corn Crib
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2023
2. Meet "Jack" the Magnolia Mule Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
