New Roads in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Julien Poydras
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
1. Julien Poydras Marker
Born April 3, 1740 in Nantes, France
Died June 23, 1824 in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
Statesman, Poet and Philanthropist
Erected 2007 by The Isaac Monet Chapter NSCDXVII Century Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 30° 41.563′ N, 91° 26.234′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish. Marker is on West Main Street south of St. Mary Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 West Main St, New Roads LA 70760, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Place de la Croix (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigadier General William H. Hogan (about 500 feet away); Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. (about 500 feet away); Major General Damian K. Waddell (about 500 feet away); Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune (about 500 feet away); Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" Morrisson (about 500
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More about this marker. Located in front of the Julien Poydras Museum and Art Center.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry on Julien Poydras. (Submitted on December 21, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
2. Julien Poydras Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
