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

Fort Livingston

November 25, 2016

1. Fort Livingston Marker

Inscription. Two miles N.E. on Grand Terre. Land occupied by Jean Lafitte until 1814, purchased by U.S. from Etienne DeGruy in 1834. Fort constructed 1841 to defend Barataria Pass. Site never saw combat. Abandoned after the War Between the States, guns were removed 1872. Named for Edward Livingston, U.S. Secretary of State, 1831-1833.

Erected 2010 by Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 29° 14.57′ N, 89° 58.621′ W. Marker is in Grand Isle, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on State Highway 1 east of Willow Lane, on the right when traveling east. Located on grounds of the Grand Isle Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3811 Louisiana Highway 1, Grand Isle LA 70358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Isle (here, next to this marker); 32 - Pounder (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Grand Isle (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Isle, Louisiana (approx. 2 miles away); Cheniere Caminada Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Parish of Jefferson (approx. 7.2 miles away).

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November 25, 2016

2. Fort Livingston Marker

Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

November 25, 2016

3. Veterans Memorial

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Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2016.