New Roads in Pointe Coupée Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré
United States Army
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
1. Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré Marker
Born September 15, 1947- Lakeland Louisiana
Education: Southern University and A&M College
Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Agriculture
ROTC TRAINING AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Entered the U.S. Army as Infantry Officer of U.S. Army Combat
Development Command 1971
1989 Commander for 4th Battalion 16th Infantry
1st Infantry Division Desert Shield/Storm
2004 - 33rd Commanding General of U.S. First Army, Fort Gillem, Georgia.
2005- General Honoré was appointed by President Bush to command Task Force Katrina
Poor management by FEMA resulted in a complete breakdown of protection by local Police and Sheriff personnel. Armed military personnel were needed to avoid a takeover by criminals. General Honore gained media celebrity status by strong leadership in a dire situation.
Retired January 11 2008
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military.
Location. 30° 41.563′ N, 91° 26.132′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupée Parish. It is on West Main Street near St. Mary Street, on the right when traveling east.
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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 marker: Major General Stephen C. Dabadie (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune (a few steps from this marker); Major General Damian K. Waddell (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General William H. Hogan (a few steps from this marker); Place de la Croix (a few steps from this marker); Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" Morrisson (within shouting distance of this marker); Julien Poydras (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Roads.
More about this marker. Located in the St. Mary's Kiwanis Park.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for General Honoré. (Submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
2. Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
