New Roads in Pointe Coupée Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine D. "Kitty" Kimball

Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

1. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball Marker

Inscription.
Chief Justice Catherine D. Kimball began her judicial career as the first female elected to the 18th Judicial District Court. Affectionally known to many as "Kitty," Chief Justice Kimball stands as one of Louisiana's most prominent servant-leaders. As a true trailblazer for justice, she has served as an inspiration and mentor to many both within and outside of the legal profession. Chief Justice Kimball's distinguished career path is marked with many firsts. She became the first woman ever elected to Louisiana's Supreme Court, eventually becoming the first woman to hold the position of Chief Justice. While her numerous barrier-breaking accomplishments helped to transform Louisiana's justice system, her most cherished accomplishments were in the areas of juvenile justice, along with upholding the overall integrity of the judiciary.

Chief Justice "Kitty" kimball and her husband, former State Representative Clyde W. Kimball, were blessed to have been elected to serve the people of Pointe Coupée Parish and the State of Louisiana. They are the proud parents of three children, Kevin Hudson Kimball, Catherine Kimball

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women.

Location. 30° 41.621′ N, 91° 25.943′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupée Parish. It is on East Main Street north of Court Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 169 E 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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

Acadia,

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

Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine D. "Kitty" Kimball Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

2. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine D. "Kitty" Kimball Marker

marker: John Archer LeJeune (a few steps from this marker); Lejeune, Lejern and How to Say It (a few steps from this marker); Major General Stephen C. Dabadie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major General Damian K. Waddell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brigadier General William H. Hogan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Roads.

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Pointe Coupée Courthouse.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Chief Justice Kimball. (Submitted on December 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.