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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

 
Clickable Map of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Pointe Coupee Parish, LA (30) Avoyelles Parish, LA (99) Concordia Parish, LA (28) Iberville Parish, LA (32) St. Landry Parish, LA (73) St. Martin Parish, LA (42) West Baton Rouge Parish, LA (41) West Feliciana Parish, LA (25)  PointeCoupeeParish(30) Pointe Coupee Parish (30)  AvoyellesParish(99) Avoyelles Parish (99)  ConcordiaParish(28) Concordia Parish (28)  IbervilleParish(32) Iberville Parish (32)  St.LandryParish(73) St. Landry Parish (73)  St.MartinParish(42) St. Martin Parish (42)  WestBatonRougeParish(41) West Baton Rouge Parish (41)  WestFelicianaParish(25) West Feliciana Parish (25)
New Roads is the parish seat for Pointe Coupee Parish
Adjacent to Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
      Avoyelles Parish (99)  
      Concordia Parish (28)  
      Iberville Parish (32)  
      St. Landry Parish (73)  
      St. Martin Parish (42)  
      West Baton Rouge Parish (41)  
      West Feliciana Parish (25)  
 
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1 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lacour — John Archer Lejeune
On State Highway 419, 0.9 miles east of State Highway 972, on the right when traveling east.
Lt. General Lejeune, 1867-1942, was born in Innis; commanded the 2nd Division of the AEF during WW I; became Commandant of USMC; was superintendent of VMI from 1929 to 1937.Map (db m94436) HM
2 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lacour — Old Hickory
On State Highway 419, 0.5 miles east of Highway 972, on the right when traveling east.
Built circa 1820 by Zenon Ledoux family. Excellent example of a Creole raised plantation house. Ovide LaCour owned this house and the nearby LaCour Store. Entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.Map (db m94471) HM
3 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lakeland — Immaculate Conception Church - Chenal Cemetery
On Chenal Road (State Highway 414) 0.1 miles north of Neubig Drive, on the left when traveling north.
This monument stands near the site of the altar portion of the original Immaculate Conception church structure. The original structure was built in 1859 and was enlarged three times to its final dimension of 35 ft. wide X 100 ft. deep. Immaculate . . . Map (db m87904) HM
4 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Legonier — White Hall Plantation HouseCirca 1849
On State Highway 418, 0.3 miles south of Jacko Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Home of river boat captain, state senator, and Simmesport founder, General Bennett Barton Simmes. Built in the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Occupied in the War Between the States by Union General Nathaniel P. Banks. His headquarters during . . . Map (db m97842) HM
5 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lettsworth — Birthplace of Buddy GuyLettsworth, Louisiana 70752
On State Highway 1, 0.7 miles north of 971, on the left when traveling north.
Buddy Guy was born July 30, 1936. in Lettsworth, Louisiana. He worked at LSU facilities services department before leaving to pursue a music career. On September 25, 1957 he boarded a train in New Orleans, Louisiana and arrived in Chicago to . . . Map (db m127815) HM
6 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lettsworth — Birthplace of Buddy GuyLettsworth, Louisiana 70753
On Louisiana Route 1, on the right when traveling south.
Buddy Guy was born July 30, 1936. in Lettsworth, Louisiana. He worked at LSU facilities services department before leaving to pursue a music career. On September 25, 1957 he boarded a train in New Orleans, Louisiana and arrived in Chicago to play . . . Map (db m174166) HM
7 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lettsworth — 201 — Buddy Guy — Mississippi Blues Trail —
On Highway 418 near Sharkies Place, on the left when traveling north.
George “Buddy” Guy, one of the most dazzling performers in blues history, was born here in Lettsworth on July 30, 1936. His primary influences included local Louisiana musicians and many more who were born across the river in Mississippi, including . . . Map (db m127700) HM
8 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lettsworth — Old RiverLock & Dam — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On State Highway 15, 0 miles north of Mississippi River Trail (State Highway 418).
The upper part of Turnbull's Bend filled in and separated from the Mississippi River, but the lower channel grew. It was named Old River and became the point at which the Red, Old and Atchafalaya Rivers meet.The connection between the . . . Map (db m116236) HM
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9 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Livonia — Livonia Mounds
On Mississippi River Trail (State Highway 78) north of Bergeron Street.
Three mound complex built between 700 AD and 1200 AD by the Coles Creek Culture. The largest mound is almost 31 feet tall. The mounds are believed to have likely served as a burial ground for several Native American settlements in the area.Map (db m112094) HM
10 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Morganza — Battle of Bayou Fordoche
On Bayou Fordouche Road (State Highway 10) 0.6 miles north of State Highway 77, on the right when traveling north.
On Sept. 29, 1863 Confederate forces of Texas and Louisiana commanded by Brig. Gen. Tom Green defeated Union forces of the 13th Army Corps capturing 500 men and 2 cannons. The battle is also known as the Battle of Sterling's Plantation. This marker . . . Map (db m94325) HM
11 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Morganza — Former Site of Melancon's Cafe
On State Highway 1 north of East Tircuit Street, on the right when traveling north.
Former Site of Melancon's Cafe 1968 filming of the movie Easy Rider Featuring: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. Local stars: Buddy Causey, Jr., Blaze Dawson, Cynthia Grezaffi, P.J. Guedry, Jr., Ann Hebert, Mary Kay Hebert, . . . Map (db m119578) HM
12 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Morganza — Mississippi RiverMorganza Floodway — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On Gayden Road (State Highway 1) 0.2 miles south of Highway 972, on the right when traveling north.
Mississippi River levee breeches in the Morganza area between 1780 and 1890 resulted in 15 major floods affecting Pointe Coupée Parish and all those to the south as far as the Gulf of Mexico.Mississippi River levee breeches in the Morganza area . . . Map (db m114158) HM
13 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr.National Guard
On West Main Street near St. Mary Street.
Born November 21, 1926 - New Roads, Louisiana Died August 23, 2015 New Roads, Louisiana EDUCATION Louisiana State University (1940-1942) (1944-1946) MILITARY 1942 WWII Volunteer - Deployed to Philippines & Japan 1973 Entered . . . Map (db m238295) HM
14 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Brigadier General William H. HoganNational Guard
On West Main Street near St. Mary Street.
Born January 15, 1920 - Hawkins, Tennessee Married Marie Anita Hunter - New Roads, Louisiana Died December 2, 2004 - New Roads, Louisiana EDUCATION Louisiana State University - 1938-1942 LSU ROTC 1942 Commissioned Second Lieutenant . . . Map (db m238301) HM
15 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — False RiverPointe Coupée Parish Museum — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On False River Road (State Highway 1) 0.4 miles north of Parlange Lane (State Highway 78), on the right when traveling north.
Originally the main channel of the Mississippi River, today False River is an oxbow lake—a horseshoe-shaped bend the Mississippi left behind when it changed course between 1713 and 1722. Originally the main channel of the Mississippi . . . Map (db m110715) HM
16 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — 1/6 — John Archer LeJeuneLieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps — 1867-1942 —
On Court Street, 0.1 miles south of East Main Street (Louisiana Highway 413), on the left when traveling north.
During his more than forty years of service with the Marine Corps, John A. Lejeune participated in campaigns in Panama, Cuba, Mexico, France and Germany. He led the famed 2nd Division, American Expeditionary Force, during World War I with valor . . . Map (db m86564) HM WM
17 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Julien Poydras
On West Main Street south of St. Mary Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born April 3, 1740 in Nantes, France Died June 23, 1824 in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Statesman, Poet and Philanthropist Map (db m238088) HM
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18 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Lejeune, Lejern and How to Say ItFrom Leatherneck, Magazine of the Marines
On Main Street (State Highway 413) east of Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
The common denominator of all Marine Corps virtues is "respect." Therefore, it would, indeed, be difficult, if not impossible to find a Marine, past or present, who has earned our respect more than Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune, . . . Map (db m108224) HM
19 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Lieutenant General John Archer LejeuneUnited States Marine Corps
On West Main Street near St. Mary Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born January 10, 1867- Raccourci, Louisiana Died November 20, 1942- Baltimore, Maryland MILITARY HISTORY 1881- Attended LSU- Appointed To U.S. Naval Academy - Graduated in 1888 Graduated From U.S. Army War College in 1910 MILITARY . . . Map (db m238209) HM
20 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Lieutenant General Russel L. HonoréUnited States Army
On West Main Street near St. Mary Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born September 15, 1947- Lakeland Louisiana Education: Southern University and A&M College Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Agriculture ROTC TRAINING AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Entered the U.S. Army as Infantry Officer of U.S. Army Combat . . . Map (db m238210) HM
21 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine D. "Kitty" Kimball
On East Main Street north of Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Chief Justice Catherine D. Kimball began her judicial career as the first female elected to the 18th Judicial District Court. Affectionally known to many as "Kitty," Chief Justice Kimball stands as one of Louisiana's most prominent . . . Map (db m238108) HM
22 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Major General Damian K. WaddellLouisiana National Guard
On West Main Street near St. Mary Street.
Born February 10, 1967 - New Roads, Louisiana EDUCATION Louisiana State University - Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology United States Army College Mss Strategic Studies 1990 ROTC 2nd Lt. Commission 1998 Lt. Col. Transfer from Army to . . . Map (db m238267) HM
23 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" MorrissonUnited States Army
On West Main Street near St. Mary Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born January 18, 1912 - New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish Died May 22, 1964 - Plane Crash in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico 1934 - Graduated Louisiana State University Law School MILITARY 1943 - Enlisted in Army Reserve February 1, 1945 Lt. . . . Map (db m238211) HM
24 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Major General Stephen C. DabadieLouisiana National Guard
On West Main Street near St. Mary Street.
Born September 1995 New Roads, Louisiana. Loyala University New Orleans, Lousiana Bachelor's Degree Distinguished Military Graduate Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant ROTC MILITARY SCHOOLS Instructor Training Course Arms & Services Staff . . . Map (db m238266) HM
25 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Mississippi RiverNew Roads Old Ferry Landing — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On Ferry Road near State Highway 981.
Significant prehistoric flooding in this area of the Mississippi River occurred through the breaches in the river's natural levees along the Pointe Coupée coast, which was vulnerable to erosion and overtopping by floodwaters.The “Old . . . Map (db m114329) HM
26 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Place de la Croix
On West Main Street (State Highway 1) near Saint Mary Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1823 the first Church of St. Mary of False River was built, and at that time a cross was erected on the banks of False River. It stood on this spot for many years as a sign to all of the life won for us by Christ.The cross which stands here . . . Map (db m108125) HM
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27 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — Randall Oak
On False River Road (State Highway 1) south of Cochran Lane (Route 0.1), on the left when traveling south.
Near this tree, within the walls of Poydras College were written the immortal lines of "Maryland, My Maryland" by James Ryder Randall Born in Baltimore, Maryland January 1st, 1839 Died in Augusta, Georgia January 14th 1908 Poem . . . Map (db m85522) HM
28 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — St. Mary's Cemetery
On New Roads Street (State Highway 1) east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
On April 8, 1764 the first cemetery in Pointe Coupée was solemnly blessed. It surrounded the old St. Francis Church built on the banks of the Mississippi river near Waterloo. In 1865 Father Joseph Philibert Gutton, first pastor of St. Mary of . . . Map (db m238107) HM
29 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
On Pointe Coupee Road (State Highway 420) 0.5 miles north of Airport Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1775, Bartram crossed the Mississippi to visit Pointe Coupée, the westernmost point reached in his travels.Map (db m108124) HM
30 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Williamsport — St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and Cemetery
On Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana Route 418) 0.2 miles north of Highway 971, on the left when traveling north.
Began as St. James Mission in 1848. Reorganized as a parish in 1855 named after the first martyr at the suggestion of Bishop Leonidas Polk, the "Fighting Bishop" of the Confederacy. The Church and Cemetery were consecrated by Bishop Polk in 1859. . . . Map (db m85157) HM
 
 
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