Braithwaite in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

English Turn

Photographed by Stephen Bell, May 18, 2011

1. English Turn Marker

Inscription. So named because in this bend, Sept. 1699, Bienville, coming down stream, met the British who had come up river to choose site for a settlement. Bienville convinced Captain Lewis Banks that the territory was in possession of the French. Early concessions were established in the vicinity.

Erected 1963 by Department of Commerce and Industry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1699.

Location. 29° 52.682′ N, 89° 57.849′ W. Marker is in Braithwaite, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish. It is on English Turn Road (Parish Route 3137) one mile west of Parish Route 39, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Braithwaite LA 70040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in Bayou Country and in Greater New Orleans.

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 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fort St. Leon (approx. half a mile away); Bellechasse Plantation (approx. 2.2 miles away); Plaquemines Parish (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named English Turn (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named Plaquemines Parish

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(approx. 3.2 miles away); Jefferson Parish (approx. 3.7 miles away); Lacoste Plantation (approx. 3.7 miles away); Plantation of Jacques Philippe Villere (approx. 3.8 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Marker Vandalized
Google Earth shows the street view in June 2008 and October 2013; both dates show a vandalized and missing marker. (In 2013, the remaining post is further vandalized from its state in 2008). I was wondering if anyone can confirm that its in place currently or at least at a time after these dates?

— Submitted March 6, 2019, by Chris Kourim of Mishawka, Indiana.

Photographed by Stephen Bell, May 18, 2011

2. English Turn Marker

Taken facing roughly west standing on the Mississippi River levee

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 15, 2010

3. English Turn Marker

View to north from English Turn Road
Mississippi River levee in background

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2011, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 2,442 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2011, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. 3. submitted on January 14, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.