Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

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Kenner High School

1924-1996

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 13, 2009

1. Kenner High School Marker

Inscription. Designed by William T. Nolan, Kenner High School was the first school to be located in the City of Kenner. Originally opened for grades K-12, the school was transformed into a junior high school in 1955. The school also served as a cultural gathering place during the annual Mardi Gras season when the Krewe Of Kenner held court in the school's auditorium. Kenner High School graduated numerous political figures including Mayors, Council members and Parish Presidents.

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Listed February 7, 2008.

Erected by City of Kenner.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 29° 58.483′ N, 90° 15.151′ W. Marker was in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It was at the intersection of Reverend Richard Wilson Drive (Route 48) and Duncan Street, on the right when traveling west on Reverend Richard Wilson Drive. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1601 Reverend Richard Wilson, Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the River Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Kenner Town Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry "Teddy" Stewart

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Swans Club, Inc (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kenner White Sox (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kennerettes Civic and Social Club, Inc. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kenner Community Band (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flight 759 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cannes Brûlées (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenner.

More about this marker. Building's interior was damaged by arson in 2018, and building was demolished in 2021. Marker missing as of 2025.

Kenner High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 13, 2009

2. Kenner High School

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 2,281 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.