Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Chenière Caminada Hurricane
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
1. The Chenière Caminada Hurricane Marker
An sky, an sky, an sky, I will go see her one day
Commemorating the holy souls
of the community of Chenière Caminada
who lost their lives during
The Chenière Caminada Hurricane
October 2, 1893
On the morning of October 2, 1893, with winds estimated at 135 MPH,
a Category 4 Hurricane struck southeast Louisiana
and devestated Chenière Caminada.
As a strengthening hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico,
the Chenière Caminada Hurricane brought a strong storm surge
that flooded much of southeast Louisiana.
779 of the 1,500 residents lost their lives.
The hurricane caused about 2,000 fatalities in total,
making it among the deadliest American hurricanes.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
And, may the soul of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1893.
Location. 29° 12.296′ N, 90° 3.527′ W. Marker is in Grand Isle, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It is on Louisiana Route 1 0.1 miles west of Herbert Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 Louisiana Highway 1, Grand Isle LA 70358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the River Parishes and in Greater New Orleans. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cheniere Caminada Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Parish of Jefferson (approx. 1.7 miles away); Grand Isle (approx. 5.6 miles away); Grand Isle American Legion Post 309 Deceased Veterans (approx. 5.6 miles away); Fort Livingston (approx. 5.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); 32 - Pounder (approx. 5.6 miles away); Freedom Is Not Free (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Isle.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Grand Isle (was approx. 5.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
2. The Chenière Caminada Hurricane Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
