Saint Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
John James Audubon
June XVIII, MDCCCXXI
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St~ Francisville (here, next to this marker); Mollibert's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Benevolent Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Benevolent Society Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); British West Florida (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Republic of West Florida (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Francisville.
More about this marker. Located in a "Pocket Park" at the West Feliciana Museum and Information Center.
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 53 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.