New Roads in Pointe Coupιe 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. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1740.
Location. 30° 41.563′ N, 91° 26.234′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupιe Parish. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Acadiana Cajun Country and in Greater Baton Rouge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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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 feet away); Lieutenant General Russel L. Honorι (about 500 feet away); Major General Stephen C. Dabadie (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Roads.
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 November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
