Saint Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
John James Audubon
June XVIII, MDCCCXXI
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
1. John James Audubon Marker
During the years of 1821 to 1829
John James Audubon,
world renowned naturalist, painted over 50 birds in West Feliciana Parish for his volumes, "Birds of America." He lived and studied here for 8 years. This special place was his "Happy Land."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1821.
Location. 30° 46.668′ N, 91° 22.922′ W. Marker is in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, in West Feliciana Parish. It can be reached from Ferdinand Street near Cr.420. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11745 Ferdinand St, Saint Francisville LA 70775, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes 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, 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 within walking distance of this marker: St~ Francisville (here, next to this marker); Old Hardware Store (a few steps from this marker); Mollibert's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Rasberry Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Benevolent Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Vinci-Sansoni (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Benevolent Society Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Francisville.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
2. John James Audubon 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 240 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
