Saint Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Grand Lodge of Louisiana F. & A.M. Time Capsule
Laid June 2, 2001
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2024
1. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana F.& A.M. Time Capsule Marker
M. W. Grand Master Patrick Kelley
Laid June 2, 2001
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana dedicates this site to Capt. W. W. Leake, S.W. Confederate Army and Lt. Commander John E. Hart, Mason and Union Naval Officer whose death and burial June 12, 1863 halted the Civil War for a brief moment and proved that brotherhood can surmount all obstacles. Below this plaque is a time capsule containing artifacts from the Masons of Louisiana and the citizens of the town of St. Francisville, The capsule is to be opened by Feliciana Lodge #31 on June 12, 2063.
Second plaque
W: Bro John R. Rarick
1924-2009
In commemoration of his leadership in originating
The Day The War Stopped Annual Reenactment
St. Francisville, LA this 11th Day of June, 2010.
Erected 2001 by The Frand Lodge of Louisiana F. & A.M.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1863.
Location. 30° 46.543′ N, 91° 23.161′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes 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 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: Feliciana Lodge F. & A.M. (a few steps from this marker); Grace Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Miss Lise's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2024
2. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana F.& A.M. Time Capsule Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2024
3. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana F.& A.M. Time Capsule Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2026, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2026, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
