Freestate in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Confederate Navy Yard

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019

1. Confederate Navy Yard Marker

Inscription. One block west near mouth of Cross Bayou at Red River the ironclad Missouri and ram Webb built. Missouri armored with railroad iron, In 1863 Webb fought U.S.S. Indianola near Vicksburg. Missouri was surrendered here May 1865.

Erected 1975 by Louisiana State Tourist Commission. (Marker Number 249.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 32° 31.195′ N, 93° 45.201′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Freestate. Marker is on North Market Street north of Airport Drive, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 147 N Market St, Shreveport LA 71107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cross Bayou (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Commercial Use of Natural Gas in Louisiana (approx. 0.2 miles away); McNeill St. Pump Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Holy Trinity Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pro Deo et Patria (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chamber Plaza (approx. half a mile away); The Pardon (approx. half

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a mile away); a different marker also named Chamber Plaza (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019

2. Confederate Navy Yard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2019.