Saint Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old Benevolent Society
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
1. Old Benevolent Society Marker
Founded 1883.
Oldest Black burial insurance society in Parish.
Erected by West Feliciana Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.
Location. 30° 46.64′ N, 91° 22.929′ W. Marker is in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, in West Feliciana Parish. It is on Ferdinand Street (Louisiana Route 1263) north of Feliciana Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11736 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
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Benevolent Society Building (here, next to this marker); Rose Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Vinci-Sansoni (within shouting distance of this marker); Mollibert's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Hardware Store (within shouting distance of this marker); John James Audubon (within shouting distance of this marker); St~ Francisville (within shouting distance of this marker); Rasberry Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Francisville.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
2. Old Benevolent Society Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
