Saint Bernard in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Terre-Aux-Boeuf
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2016
1. Terre-Aux-Boeuf Marker
Here, in "Land of Oxen," in 1788 Governor Bernardo de Galvez appointed Commandant Pierre Phillippe de Marigny to parcel land on the bayou for Canary Islanders. Later, Creole planters bought large estates on the bayou.Erected 1975 by St. Bernard Parish Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 29° 52.054′ N, 89° 51.614′ W. Marker is in Saint Bernard, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. Marker is on Bayou Road (State Highway 300) east of Asevado Road, on the left when traveling east. Located at the Islenos Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1345 Bayou Road, Saint Bernard LA 70085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Malo (here, next to this marker); Terre-Aux-Boeufs Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Saint Bernard Church (approx. 2½ miles away); Plaquemines Parish (approx. 3.3 miles away); Jumonville Plantation (approx. 6.1 miles away);
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2016
2. Terre-Aux-Boeuf Marker
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2016
3. Terre-Aux-Boeuf Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 904 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2016.
