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

Jefferson Davis Louisiana Association

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 22, 2009

1. Jefferson Davis Louisiana Association Marker

Inscription. Jefferson F. Davis was born in Kentucky June 3, 1801. In 1810 his family moved to St. Mary Parish settling on Bayou Teche. He graduated West Point, was a hero of The Mexican War, a US Representative, Senator, Secretary of War, and Regent of the Smithsonian. He served as President of the Confederate States of America (1861-65). He died December 6, 1889 in New Orleans and was buried in the Army of Northern Virginia tomb in Metairie Cemetery. Three years later re-interred in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA.

Erected by Louisiana SCV/ Young-Sanders Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1806.

Location. 29° 48.456′ N, 91° 32.199′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. It is on U.S. 90 0.8 miles north of Northwest Boulevard (Louisiana Highway 3211), on the left when traveling north. Located between US-90 and Frontage Rd. in front of Cajun Coast Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin LA 70538, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Massé - Darby House (approx. 2.1 miles away); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); German Prisoner of War Camp (approx. 2.3 miles away); Welcome to Baldwin (approx. 2.4 miles away); Welcome to Franklin (approx. 2.4 miles away); Charles Austin O'Niell (approx. 2½ miles away); Franklin (approx. 2½ miles away); Donelson Caffery (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Another marker is no longer

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 22, 2009

2. Jefferson Davis Louisiana Association Marker

nearby. Belle Isle Salt Mine Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2015. This page has been viewed 1,066 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.