Donaldsonville in Ascension Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Down The River

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 30, 2024

1. Down The River Marker

Inscription.
Many of the Africans brought to Louisiana during the colonial period were from the Senegambia area of West Africa. The Africans who were brought to America were selected largely because of their agricultural and technological knowledge and skills.

The institution of slavery did not destroy all elements of African culture or the legacy, of African survivors and their descendants. For example, the Louisiana word 'gumbo' is derived from 'gombo' which is the African (Congo) word 'ngumbo', which- means okra.

Erected by River Road African American Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans.

Location. 30° 6.033′ N, 90° 59.327′ W. Marker is in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, in Ascension Parish. It is on Charles Street east of Lessard Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 Williams St, Donaldsonville LA 70346, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes,

in Acadiana — Cajun Country,

and in

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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 South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Freedom Seekers (here, next to this marker); The Culture (here, next to this marker); The Swamp (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana's Underground Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Central Agricultural School (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Life (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Recreation Center (about 300 feet away); Bicentennial Jazz Plaza (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donaldsonville.

More about this marker. Located in the Freedom Garden, a community garden sponsored by the River Road African

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 30, 2024

2. Down The River Marker

Freedom Garden, marker is first in center of photo.

American Museum. Address given is for the museum, the Charles Street address has a locked gate.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.