Plaquemine in Iberville Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Joyce S. Hebert
Preservationist of the Plaquemine Lock Historic Site
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 2, 2025
1. Joyce S. Hebert Marker
Joyce S. Hebert worked with her husband, Gary Hebert in the fight to save the Plaquemine Lock and a portion of historic Bayou Plaquemine. Their efforts led to the Lock and bayou being named a National and a state Historic Site. She later founded the Friends of the Plaquemine Lock Historic Site Inc and was Charter President for 7 years. She worked tirelessly to keep the Lock open to the public and educate others about its significance.
The Friends of the Plaquemine Lock Historic Site, Inc. extends its appreciation and esteem for her courage, devotion foresight and unending efforts on the Lock's behalf
Erected by Friends of the Plaquemine Lock Historic Site, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 30° 17.56′ N, 91° 14.073′ W. Marker is in Plaquemine, Louisiana, in Iberville Parish. It is on Main Street near Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57730 Main St, Plaquemine LA 70764,
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Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes, in Acadiana Cajun Country, and in Greater Baton Rouge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, 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, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gary J. Hebert Memorial Lockhouse (a few steps from this marker); Bayou Plaquemine (a few steps from this marker); Old City Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academy of Saint Basil (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plaquemine First United Methodist Church (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Bayou Plaquemine (approx. 0.3 miles away); Plaquemine Tribe World War 1 Memorial Tablet
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 2, 2025
2. Joyce S. Hebert Marker
More about this marker. Located at the Plaquemine Lock House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
