Geismar in Ascension Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Abe Hawkins

? - 1867

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2015

1. Abe Hawkins Marker

Inscription. Once enslaved at Ashland Plantation, became noted 19th century African American jockey. Rode the horse Lecompte to victory over Lexington in 1854 in New Orleans. Inducted into the Louisiana Racing Museum Hall of Fame in 1997.

Erected by Shell Chemical LP.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 30° 10.54′ N, 90° 59.87′ W. Marker is in Geismar, Louisiana, in Ascension Parish. It is on Ashland Road (State Highway 3251) 0.2 miles east of River Road (State Highway 75), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Geismar LA 70734, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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,

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ashland (a few steps from this marker); Gaudin Home Place (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bocage Plantation (approx. 4½ miles away); Houmas House (approx. 4½ miles away); Fort Butler African American Soldiers Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Fort Butler UDC Monument (approx. 4.7 miles away); Walter Lemann, Sr. Pumping Station (approx. 4.7 miles away); Fort Butler (approx. 4.7 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 5, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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