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

Brigadier General William H. Hogan

National Guard

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

1. Brigadier General William H. Hogan Marker

Inscription.
Born January 15, 1920 - Hawkins, Tennessee
Married Marie Anita Hunter - New Roads, Louisiana
Died December 2, 2004 - New Roads, Louisiana
EDUCATION Louisiana State University - 1938-1942
LSU ROTC 1942 Commissioned Second Lieutenant
MILITARY 1942-1946 - Served at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri & Fort Belvoir, Virginia
1948 - Joined Louisiana National Guard
1975-1977 - State Selective Service Director
January 3, 1980- Achieved the rank of Brigadier General
Appointed by Governor Edwin Edwards Chief of Staff for Louisiana National Guard

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

Location. 30° 41.565′ N, 91° 26.139′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupée Parish. It is on West Main Street near St. Mary Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 348 W 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 marker: Place de la Croix (here, next to this marker); Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. (here, next to this marker); Major General Damian K. Waddell (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune

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(a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (a few steps from this marker); Major General Stephen C. Dabadie (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.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

2. Brigadier General William H. Hogan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.