Springfield in Livingston Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Springfield's Role in West Florida Revolution

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 6, 2011

1. Springfield's Role in West Florida Revolution Marker

Inscription. Situated on El Camino Real (King's Highway), now LA Hwy 22, during Spanish reign (1783-1810). Site of stockade or small fort. In 1810 revolt against Spain, residents led by William Cooper remained loyal to Spanish authority. However, rebels led by Gen. Philemon Thomas prevailed at Baton Rouge with the help of 44 grenadiers from Springfield under command of Col. John B. Ballinger. They helped capture the Spanish Fort there on Sept. 23, 1810.

Erected by Town of Springfield, Edward Livingston Historical Assn., Inc., Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau and Livingston Parish Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1850.

Location. 30° 25.773′ N, 90° 32.983′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Louisiana, in Livingston Parish. It is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 42) and Elizabeth Coxe Street, on the left on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield LA 70462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes,

in Greater Baton Rouge,

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Springfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Springfield Cemetery Cannon (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Haynes Settlement (approx. 1.4 miles away); Carter Plantation (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hungarian Settlement (approx. 3.9 miles away); Albany, Louisiana (approx. 5.3 miles away); PFC Raymond "Mike" Clausen, Jr. (approx. 5.6 miles away); Ponchatoula Depot (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 6, 2011

2. Springfield's Role in West Florida Revolution Marker

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