Bernardo De Galvez

Bernardo De Galvez (HM1FYB)

Location: Natchez, MS 39120 Adams County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 33.51', W 91° 24.497'

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Don Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish Governor of Louisiana, 1776-1783, in a brilliant campaign, with the aid of regular troops, militia, volunteers, and a few Americans, captured Baton Rouge from the British on September 21, 1779. Terms included the surrender of Fort Panmure in Natchez, which was occupied by Spanish troops on October 5, 1779. The signing of the Treaty of San Lorenzo on October 27, 1795 ended Spanish control of Natchez.
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HM NumberHM1FYB
Series This marker is part of the Daughters of the American Revolution series
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Year Placed1985
Placed ByThe Mississippi State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution; Mrs. William Edwin O?Hare, State Regent. Dedicated on October 29th
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 11:48pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 651070 N 3492598
Decimal Degrees31.55850000, -91.40828333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 33.51', W 91° 24.497'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 33' 30.6" N, 91° 24' 29.82" W
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Area Code(s)601, 769
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 413 S Canal St, Natchez MS 39120, US
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