Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

River Patrol Boat

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 4, 2023

1. River Patrol Boat Marker

Inscription.
Known as the PBR was introduced in 1965 in Vietnam to patrol inland waterways, this 31 foot fiberglass boat could reach speeds of 32 mph.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Vietnam • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 29° 59.439′ N, 90° 14.643′ W. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It is on Daniel Street north of 18th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the River Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: 1941 Plymouth (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart (within shouting distance of this marker); Restored Navy A-4 Skyhawk (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (within shouting distance of this marker); City Of Kenner Vietnam Moving Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gulf War United States Air Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); F14 Tomcat (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenner.

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Kenner Veterans Park

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 4, 2023

2. River Patrol Boat Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.