Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

March Of Galvez

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 26, 2016

1. March Of Galvez Marker

Inscription. Not far from here is the route taken from Manchac to Baton Rouge by the Spanish forces of Bernardo de Galvez in Sept. 1779 in their historic ouster of the British from this territory and the beginning of 30 yrs. of Spanish Domination, 1779-1809. Buried here is at least one participant and many descendants.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 30° 24.301′ N, 91° 10.327′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Amherst Avenue and Emory Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located in the Highland Cemetery. The entrance to the cemetery is through College Town Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Amherst Avenue, Baton Rouge LA 70808, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Josephine Favrot (here, next to this marker); "Hill of the Fountains" (here, next to this marker); Highland Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Francoise Gerard (here, next to this marker); Philogene Joseph de Favrot (a few steps from this marker); Albert Florestan Aucoin

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(a few steps from this marker); Anthony Peniston (a few steps from this marker); Gabriel Armand Allard Du Plantier (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Also see . . . Historic Highland Cemetery. (Submitted on March 4, 2016.)

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 26, 2016

2. March Of Galvez Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2016. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.