Belle Chasse in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Plaquemines Parish
Photographed By James D. Madere, circa March 14, 2011
1. Plaquemines Parish Marker
Plaquemines Parish was founded on March 31, 1807 stretching from English Turn south 100 miles along both banks of the Mississippi River. The name originates from piakamin, the Mobile Indian word for persimmon. Fort St. Philip at Plaquemines Bend was first center of government for the parish.Erected 2012 by Plaquemines Parish Government.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1865.
Location. 29° 52.585′ N, 90° 0.89′ W. Marker is in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish. Marker is on Belle Chasse Highway (State Highway 23) west of Mildred Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7124 Louisiana 23, Belle Chasse LA 70037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jefferson Parish (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bellechasse Plantation (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mel Ott (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fort St. Leon (approx. 3 miles away); English Turn
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 21, 2015
2. Plaquemines Parish Marker area
Bridge and tunnel across Intracoastal Waterway in background.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 21, 2015
3. View of Marker looking northwesterly on Belle Chasse Highway.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2013, by James D. Madere of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2013, by James D. Madere of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
