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Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
 

Parish of Jefferson

 
 
Parish of Jefferson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016
1. Parish of Jefferson Marker
Inscription. On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4.
 
Erected 2009 by The Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1825.
 
Location. 29° 11.424′ N, 90° 4.849′ W. Marker is in Grand Isle, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on State Highway 1 east of Land Fill Lane, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Grand Isle welcome sign. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Isle LA 70358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cheniere Caminada Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Grand Isle (approx. 7.2 miles away); Fort Livingston (approx. 7.2 miles away); a different marker also named Grand Isle (approx. 7.2 miles away); 32 - Pounder (approx. 7.2 miles away); Grand Isle, Louisiana (approx. 9.2 miles away); Leeville (approx. 9.3 miles away); Leeville Cemetery (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Isle.
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Parish of Jefferson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016
2. Parish of Jefferson Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2016. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2016.

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