Jackson in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Original Feliciana Courthouse
Built in 1816
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, January 1, 2011
1. Original Feliciana Courthouse Marker
This building has been owned by the Jackson Assembly since 1969.
Erected 2009 by Feliciana Chapter NSCDXVIIC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 30° 50.276′ N, 91° 12.85′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish. It is at the intersection of High Street and College Street (Louisiana Highway 952), on the left when traveling west on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1730 High St, Jackson LA 70748, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes and in Greater Baton Rouge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, 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, 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: Feliciana Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Jackson (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockridge Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Jackson (about 400 feet away); Methodist Church
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, January 1, 2011
2. Original Feliciana Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2016. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
