Port Allen in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Mississippi River Old Ferry Landing
Port Allen - Baton Rouge Site
— 1820-1968 —
Erected 2003 by City of Port Allen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 30° 27.16′ N, 91° 12.133′ W. Marker is in Port Allen, Louisiana, in West Baton Rouge Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Court Street (State Highway 987-4) and South River Road (State Highway 987-5) when traveling east. Located on top of Mississippi River levee in the Old Ferry Landing Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Allen LA 70767, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mississippi River (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana Purchase - West Baton Rouge Early History (a few steps from this marker); Bridging Communities (within shouting distance of this marker); Oaks Plantation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gear from Cinclare Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Third Parish Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Port Allen Prisoner-Of-War Sub-Camp No. 7 (approx. 0.6 miles away); West Baton Rouge Parish Bicentennial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Allen.
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