Downtown in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Heritage Monument
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 9, 2023
1. The Heritage Monument Marker
This monument honors the brave service and sacrifices of all African-American Veterans and their families from Louisiana and nationwide. It begins with the 1863 Siege at Port Hudson, Louisiana, the first time Black soldiers had the opportunity to participate in the Civil War. They were vital to the success of the Union. It continues to celebrate military service members, men and women, through modern day conflicts.
Governor John Bel Edwards proudly signed Act 432 into law on June 21, 2021. creating the monument, which was sculpted by Louisiana artist Sheleen Jones on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans.
Senator Gerald Boudreaux, Senator Royce Duplessis and multiple state lawmakers co-authored the legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support.
Support provided by Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Col. Joey Strickland.
Thank you to Southern University and A&M College for keeping these stories alive.
Erected 2023 by Entergy, Walmart, Inc., Calvin Mills, Jr.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Heroes • Military.
Location. 30° 27.491′ N, 91° 11.137′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louisiana National Guard Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Baton Rouge (1779) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ceremonial Indian Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated To You, A Free Citizen In A Free Land (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Arsenal (about 400 feet away); Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 9, 2023
2. The Heritage Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
