Franklin in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Jared Young Sanders

1869-1944

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2009

1. Jared Young Sanders Marker

Inscription. Governor of Louisiana, 1908-1912. Born Avoca Plantation near Morgan City. Law firm located near Franklin courthouse. Served in Louisiana Legislature and U.S. Congress from Franklin.

Erected 1974 by Louisiana Tourist Development Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 29° 47.488′ N, 91° 30.012′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. It is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 182) and Willow Street (State Highway 3069), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin LA 70538, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in Acadiana — Cajun Country,

and specifically in Bayou Country. 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,

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it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

Acadia,

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: Franklin (here, next to this marker); The Gunboat Diana (a few steps from this marker); Charles Austin O'Niell (a few steps from this marker); Battle Of Irish Bend (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary Parish Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary Parish Courthouse War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayou Teche (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Franklin (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 3, 2017

2. Jared Young Sanders Marker

Marker is fourth from right, or second farthest (second from left)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 5, 2015. 2. submitted on September 8, 2017. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.