Franklin in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Jefferson Davis Louisiana Association
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 22, 2009
1. Jefferson Davis Louisiana Association Marker
Inscription.
Jefferson Davis Louisiana Association. . Jefferson F. Davis was born in Kentucky June 3, 1801. In 1810 his family moved to St. Mary Parish settling on Bayou Teche. He graduated West Point, was a hero of The Mexican War, a US Representative, Senator, Secretary of War, and Regent of the Smithsonian. He served as President of the Confederate States of America (1861-65). He died December 6, 1889 in New Orleans and was buried in the Army of Northern Virginia tomb in Metairie Cemetery. Three years later re-interred in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA.
Jefferson F. Davis was born in Kentucky June 3, 1801. In 1810 his family moved to St. Mary Parish settling on Bayou Teche. He graduated West Point, was a hero of The Mexican War, a US Representative, Senator, Secretary of War, and Regent of the Smithsonian. He served as President of the Confederate States of America (1861-65). He died December 6, 1889 in New Orleans and was buried in the Army of Northern Virginia tomb in Metairie Cemetery. Three years later re-interred in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA.
Erected by Louisiana SCV/ Young-Sanders Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1806.
Location. 29° 48.456′ N, 91° 32.199′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. Marker is on U.S. 90, 0.8 miles north of Northwest Boulevard (Louisiana Highway 3211), on the left when traveling north. Located between US-90 and Frontage Rd. in front of Cajun Coast Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin LA 70538, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 22, 2009
2. Jefferson Davis Louisiana Association Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2015. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
