Historical Markers and War Memorials in Kenner, Louisiana
Gretna is the parish seat for Jefferson Parish
Kenner is in Jefferson Parish
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On Daniel Street north of 18th Street, on the right when traveling north.
P11 staff car was manufactured for both
the US Army and Navy a 6 cylinder
sedan the vehicle was often used to
transport VIPs or by military police. — — Map (db m236660) HM
On Decatur Street near 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Established by the Good Shepherd Family Burial Society of Kenner, around 1860, by a group of African-American men for religious, benevolent and literary purposes. The organization was chartered on December 14, 1898. The present site was purchased . . . — — Map (db m125334) HM
On Reverend Richard Wilson Drive (State Highway 48) at Williams Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Reverend Richard Wilson Drive.
Zone between les Chapitoulas and the Demeuves Concession. 5 leagues above New Orleans along the Mississippi River. From 1708–1819, this name was in use under French, Spanish, and American rule. Site of present day Kenner. — — Map (db m86098) HM
On Williams Boulevard (State Highway 49) at West Metairie Avenue, in the median on Williams Boulevard. Reported missing.
Named for Kenner brothers George R., Minor, Duncan Farrar, & William Butler, who acquired Oakland, Pasture, & Belle Grove plantations, 1830s-40s. Area subdivided in 1855 as Kennerville with arrival of railroad. Replaced colonial name of Cannes . . . — — Map (db m94073) HM
On Minor Street near 18th. Street, on the right when traveling north.
Side 1 Dedicated to the men and women during the Vietnam War 1959-1975. Side 2 Honor Duty Country Casualties From Kenner 1st. Lt. Joseph Kopfler III U.S.M.C. Spc. 5 Carver English Jr. Army Spc. 4 Ronnie Pounds Army Cpl. William . . . — — Map (db m93586) WM
On Minor Street near 18th Street, on the right when traveling north.
A main weapon used by the U.S. Navy and Marines during the Vietnam War. This lightweight attack plane broke the speed record at the time at 695 mph, and was in continuous production for 25 years, more than any other warplane. — — Map (db m115039) HM
Near 18th Street west of Minor Street, on the right when traveling west.
A supersonic, twin engine fighter plane, was introduced in 1977 and was designed for reconnaissance and fleet defense of U.S. Navy carriers and equipped with air-to-ground ordinance and air-to-air missles — — Map (db m192502)
On Reverend Richard Wilson Drive (State Highway 48) at Williams Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Reverend Richard Wilson Drive.
On this site, in the City of Kenner, the first World Championship Heavyweight Prize fight held in the United States took place.
In the predawn hours on May 10, 1870, a crowd of about 1,000 people left the New Orleans Jackson Street Railroad . . . — — Map (db m86104) HM
Near Minor Street at 18th. Street, on the left when traveling north.
The 1990-91 Gulf War, known as "Operation Desert Storm" is considered one of the greatest military deployments and victories since World War II. Over 680,000 coalition troops fought in this operation of which the United States Air Force played a . . . — — Map (db m94517) HM WM
First black City Councilman (1979), first black Assistant to the Mayor (1982), educator religious leader, civil rights activist, a great humanitarian. — — Map (db m96470) HM
On Airline Drive (U.S. 61) 0.2 miles east of Farrar Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4. — — Map (db m185107) HM
On Minor Street near 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Kenner Community Band was organized in 1944 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart and Rodney Jones. Band was under the direction of Maestro Wilson. In 1960, renowned drummer and singer Joseph Williams organized his band, Big Joe Williams & The Rhythm Play . . . — — Map (db m96037) HM
On Reverend Richard Wilson Drive (Route 48) at Duncan Street, on the right when traveling west on Reverend Richard Wilson Drive.
Designed by William T. Nolan, Kenner High School was the first school to be located in the City of Kenner. Originally opened for grades K-12, the school was transformed into a junior high school in 1955. The school also served as a cultural . . . — — Map (db m86099) HM
On Short Street at Daniel Street, on the right when traveling east on Short Street.
The hub of Kenner city government was built in 1926 to house the Town Hall, jail, and courthouse. In 1956, City Hall moved. The jail and courthouse relocated in 1970. Today it houses the Kenner Office of Tourism. — — Map (db m86096) HM
Near Minor Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Kenner White Sox baseball team was organized in 1932 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart. Many of the players subsequently played in the Negro American League.
A resolution adopted by the city of Kenner on January 17, 2002 recognizing the Kenner . . . — — Map (db m86153) HM
Organized in 1957 as the YWCA Kennerettes by a group of young
ladies and women from the Kenner / Metairie area.
The organization promotes spiritual, educational, recreational,
and social opportunities to many young ladies in the community.
The . . . — — Map (db m236664) HM
Near Minor Street north of 18th. Street, on the left when traveling north.
Sponsored by Kenner State Naval Museum Commission Commission Members Pan Chism Burnsed · LTC (R) Theodore R. Dunigan · Denver Mulligan · Dominick L. Seandurro · Joseph P. Sunseri · Claude Todaro · Ryan F. Uhlich Dedicated May 24, 1996 The . . . — — Map (db m94575) HM WM
Near Reverend Richard Wilson Dr. (State Highway 48) near Williams Blvd., on the right when traveling south.
In 1682 the French explorer, Robert Cavalier de la Salle, landed in an Indian village later to be known as the city of Kenner. Proclaiming ownership in the name of Louis XIV, King of France, he erected a cypress cross to commemorate the historic . . . — — Map (db m96428) HM
On Williams Boulevard (State Highway 49) 0.5 miles north of Joe Yenni Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Lake Pontchartrain began forming about 5,000 years ago when North America glacier melts caused the Mississippi River to swell and shift to the east. The river deposited sediments into the Gulf of Mexico, creating a broad delta, which would later . . . — — Map (db m99364) HM
Established by the Love and Charity Benevolent Society in 1837, by a group of African-American men and women, for religious, benevolent and literary purposes. The organization was chartered on June 13, 1903. The present site was purchased on . . . — — Map (db m125302) HM
Near Minor Avenue near Florida Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Awarded to combat wounded veterans by the United States government, and founded by General George Washington on August 1, 1782. There is no exclusion by war or branch of service. The common bond is that they have given their own blood for . . . — — Map (db m115038) HM WM
On Minor Street at 18th Street, on the left when traveling north on Minor Street.
The Kenner Naval Museum Commission acquired the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk aircraft and commissioned its total external restoration. The 122nd Bomb Squadron Restoration Unit of the Louisiana National Guard Jackson Barracks Museum, led by the late Clarence . . . — — Map (db m93579) HM WM
On Daniel Street north of 18th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Known as the PBR was introduced in 1965
in Vietnam to patrol inland waterways,
this 31 foot fiberglass boat could reach
speeds of 32 mph. — — Map (db m236661) HM
On Reverend Richard Wilson Drive (State Highway 48) east of Decatur Street, on the left when traveling east.
Established by the Fratellanza Italiana di Mutua Beneficenza Di Santa Rosalia in 1915. The organization, during a special meeting held on October 17, 1915, authorized the purchase of arpent lots 138 and 139 from Michele Centanni and his children. . . . — — Map (db m125261) HM
Organized in October of 1952 by a group of educators who
worked at Washington Elementary School. The mission of the
organization is to provide humanitarian services to enhance
community life. The biennial debutante ball is a social . . . — — Map (db m236663) HM
Near Minor Street north of 18th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Infantry, the largest combat branch of the Army, represented the greatest American fighting force ever to enter the field of battle. Six million infantrymen, or foot soldiers, fought the complexities of the war on many battle fronts including . . . — — Map (db m94605) HM WM
Near Minor Street north of 18th. Street, on the left when traveling north.
The U.S. Forces commenced combat operations in Vietnam on 4 Aug 1965. By the time the 27 Jan 1973 cease fire ended the war, 8,744,000 U.S. Military personnel had been called upon to serve in the armed forces, including 794,000 Marines. Military . . . — — Map (db m94516) HM WM
On Minor Street north of 18th. Street, on the left when traveling north.
The United States had a regular Army of only 200,000 men when it declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917.
With a need for a larger army, Congress passed a Selective Service Act that made all able-bodied men between the ages of 21 and 30 . . . — — Map (db m94616) HM WM
Near Minor Street north of 18th Street, on the left when traveling north.
In World War II, U.S. Navy Seamen were members of the most powerful fleet ever established to maintain control of the seas. These courageous fighting men participated in the most important U.S. victories at sea including those fought in the Pacific. . . . — — Map (db m94574) HM WM
