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

The Gunboat Diana

 
 
The Gunboat Diana Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2009
1. The Gunboat Diana Marker
Inscription. Embedded in the banks of Bayou Teche to the east of this site and visible from here are the boilers of the gunboat Diana. Originally a Federal vessel operating on the lower Teche, it was captured by the Confederates. During the Bisland campaign, under the command of Oliver J. Semmes, son of the Confederate raider, Admiral Raphael Semmes, the Diana effectively harassed the attacking Federals. Damaged in the fighting, the ship was fired by her crew to prevent capture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US CivilWaterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 29° 47.489′ N, 91° 30.007′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Willow Street (State Highway 3069) and Main Street (State Highway 182), on the left when traveling west on Willow Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin LA 70538, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle Of Irish Bend (here, next to this marker); Jared Young Sanders (a few steps from this marker); Franklin (a few steps from this marker); Charles Austin O'Niell (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary Parish Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker);
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St. Mary Parish Courthouse War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayou Teche (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward V. Loustalot (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
 
Regarding The Gunboat Diana. The gunboats' boilers, mentioned on the marker, are no longer in Bayou Teche.
 
The Gunboat Diana Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 3, 2017
2. The Gunboat Diana Marker
Second from right, or second from tree in photo.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 23 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.

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