Port Hudson in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Port Hudson

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 30, 2005

1. Port Hudson Marker

Inscription. Has been designated a
National Historic
Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1975 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.

Location. 30° 41.602′ N, 91° 16.565′ W. Marker is in Port Hudson, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish. Marker can be reached from Old U.S. 61, 0.4 miles south of Louisiana Highway 68, on the right when traveling south. Mounted on the Port Hudson Sate Historic Site Museum wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 236 Hwy 61, Jackson LA 70748, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Field Artillery Limber (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Army 20-Pounder Parrott Rifle (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Navy 42-Pounder Gun, Model 1816 On Barbette Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Battery No. 1

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Port Hudson Peace Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Navy 8 - Inch Shell Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Navy 32 Pounder Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union Battery No. 6 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Hudson.

Port Hudson Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 30, 2005

2. Port Hudson Museum

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 30, 2005

3. Port Hudson

Port Hudson Site Sign image. Click for full size.

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4. Port Hudson Site Sign

Port Hudson Battle Re-enactment image. Click for full size.

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5. Port Hudson Battle Re-enactment

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6. Port Hudson Battle Re-enactment

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2015. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 31, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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