Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
La Salle's Landing - 1682
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 13, 2009
1. La Salle's Landing - 1682 Marker
Robert Cavelier de la Salle
claimed the Louisiana Territory
for France
Louisiana Society
La Louisiane - Robert Ruffin Chapters
National Society
Colonial Dames XVII Century
2003
Erected 2003 by National Society Colonial Dames.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.
Location. 29° 58.373′ N, 90° 14.811′ W. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Reverend Richard Wilson Drive (State Highway 48) and Williams Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Salle's Landing (here, next to this marker); First World Championship Heavyweight Prize Fight Monument (a few steps from this marker); Cannes Brûlées (within shouting distance of this marker); Swans Club, Inc (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kenner White Sox (about 700 feet
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 13, 2009
2. La Salle's Landing - 1682 Marker
Internet Archive
3. La Salle taking Possession of the Mississippi Valley
Illustration from Elementary American History, by D. H. Montgomery, 1904.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on July 28, 2015. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2015. 3. submitted on September 14, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
