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

Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" Morrisson

United States Army

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

1. Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" Morrisson Marker

Inscription.
Born January 18, 1912 - New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish
Died May 22, 1964 - Plane Crash in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
1934 - Graduated Louisiana State University Law School
MILITARY 1943 - Enlisted in Army Reserve
February 1, 1945 Lt. Col. Morrison was awarded Bronze Star Medal and Legion of Merit. for "Meritorious services as support commander in connection with mounting operations in preparation for the invasion by the Allied Forces against the enemy in the European theater of operations from March 17th to June 6th, 1944. The success of the Allied invasion of the far shore was in a measure attributable to the superior performance of duties of Lt. Col. Morrisson".
March 1, 1963 - Elevated to a 2 star Major General in the Army Reserve
CIVIC 1946-1961- Four Term Mayor - City of New Orleans
1961-1963 - Ambassador to the Organization of American States

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

Location. 30° 41.549′ N, 91° 26.134′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupée Parish.

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It is on West Main Street near St. Mary Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 marker: Major General Stephen C. Dabadie (a few steps from this marker); Major General Damian K. Waddell (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General William H. Hogan

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

2. Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" Morrisson Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Place de la Croix (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune (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 Morrisson. (Submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

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 258 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.