Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Henry "Teddy" Stewart
Born: May 29, 1909 Died: November 20, 1984
July 7, 2016
1. Henry "Teddy" Stewart Marker
First black City Councilman (1979),
first black Assistant to the
Mayor (1982), educator
religious leader, civil rights activist,
a great humanitarian.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics.
Location. 29° 58.471′ N, 90° 14.865′ W. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on Minor Street near 4th Street. Mounted on a brick dividing wall at an outdoor patio space called the Lakewood Memorial Plaza. 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. Swans Club, Inc (here, next to this marker); Kenner White Sox (here, next to this marker); Kenner Community Band (here, next to this marker); Kennerettes Civic and Social Club, Inc. (here, next to this marker); Kenner Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cannes Brûlées (about 500 feet away); Flight 759 Memorial (about 600 feet away); La Salle's Landing (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenner.
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July 7, 2016
2. Lakewood Memorial Plaza including the Henry "Teddy" Stewart Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2016. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2016. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
