Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Cannes Br๛l้es
(Burnt Canes)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 13, 2009
1. Cannes Br๛l้es Marker
Zone between les Chapitoulas and the Demeuves Concession. 5 leagues above New Orleans along the Mississippi River. From 17081819, this name was in use under French, Spanish, and American rule. Site of present day Kenner.
Erected by Jefferson Historical Society of Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 29° 58.393′ N, 90° 14.814′ W. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It is at the intersection of Reverend Richard Wilson Drive (State Highway 48) and Williams Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Reverend Richard Wilson Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the River Parishes 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 walking distance of this marker: La Salle's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); La Salle's Landing - 1682 (within shouting distance of this marker); First World Championship Heavyweight Prize Fight Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Swans Club, Inc (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kenner White Sox (about 500 feet away); Henry "Teddy" Stewart
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November 13, 2009
2. Cannes Br๛l้es area, this park now is where marker is located.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 2,763 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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