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

Charles Austin O'Niell

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2009

1. Charles Austin O'Niell Marker

Inscription. Franklin native, Chief Justice Charles A. O’Niell, 1869-1951. On Louisiana Supreme Court bench, 1914-1949. Stamped as one of the state’s immortals for his contributions to law in the United States and the cause of justice and freedom.

Erected 1970 by Louisiana Tourist Commission.

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

Location. 29° 47.486′ N, 91° 30.019′ 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, 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); Jared Young Sanders (a few steps from this marker); The Gunboat Diana (a few steps from this marker); Battle Of Irish Bend (within shouting distance of 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

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Franklin (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 3, 2017

2. Charles Austin O'Niell Marker

Marker is fifth (or farthest) from right, first 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 607 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 5, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 2. submitted on September 8, 2017. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.