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

Grand Isle

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

1. Grand Isle Marker

Inscription. At Southernmost tip of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island appears in 18th century land-grants. At first part of Orleans Territory, but often administered by Lafourche Parish. Officially part of Jefferson Parish since 1825. Island and nearby Chenier Caminada devastated by 1856 and 1893 hurricanes. 19th century haven for writers Kate Chopin and Lafcadio Hearn. A fishing community, bird watchers' and sportsmen's paradise, and home of the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo founded in 1928.

Erected 2010 by Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 14.567′ N, 89° 58.619′ W. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Grand Isle, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on Louisiana Route 1 east of Willow Lane, on the left when traveling east. Located on the grounds of the Grand Isle Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3811 LA-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 location, measured as the crow flies. Fort Livingston (here, next to this marker); 32 - Pounder (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named

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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).

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

2. Grand Isle Marker

Grand Isle Marker damaged by Hurricane Ida in August 2021. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Payette, March 27, 2022

3. Grand Isle Marker damaged by Hurricane Ida in August 2021.

Photographed By Pete Payette, March 27, 2022

4. Grand Isle Marker damaged by Hurricane Ida in August 2021.

Grand Isle Community Center grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

5. Grand Isle Community Center grounds

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2016. 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2022, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 5. submitted on December 2, 2016.