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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M0U_the-ascension-parish-negro-fair-association-inc_Prairieville-LA.html
The APNFA, Inc. was established September 22, 1950 by concerned citizens in the Prairieville area. The Association assisted and encouraged the advancement of farming, livestock and poultry raising, literacy, athletics, domestic achievments, and th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LR1_tezcuco-plantation_Darrow-LA.html
Built in 1855 by Benjamin F. Tureaud, kinsman of Bringier family. Constructed of homemade red brick and Louisiana cypress. Purchased in 1888 by Dr. Julian T. Bringier. Retained by relatives until the 1940s.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LR0_bocage-plantation_Donaldsonville-LA.html
Built in 1801 by Marius Pons Bringier as wedding gift for daughter Fanny, who married Christophe Colomb, a French refugee. Remodeled by Architect James Dakin 1837. Restored by Dr. & Mrs. E.G. Kohlsdorf 1941.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LQ7_galveztown_Prairieville-LA.html
Old Spanish town at junction of Amite River and Bayou Manchac. Settled by Anglo-Americans, 1776-78, seeking Spanish refuge from American Revolution and by Canary Islanders (Islenos). Named for Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez. Town was abandone…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LNZ_donaldsonville_Donaldsonville-LA.html
Made capital of Louisiana in 1830; Legislature met from January 4 to March 16 and reconvened in 1831. In 1848 the old State House, located across from this site, was razed, and its bricks used to prevent wavewash at the bayou's mouth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LNY_francis-t-nicholls_Donaldsonville-LA.html
On the site directly across from this marker Francis T. Nicholls — Confederate General, Governor and Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court — was born and reared.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJW_abe-hawkins_Geismar-LA.html
Once enslaved at Ashland Plantation, became noted 19th century African American jockey. Rode the horse Lecompte to victory over Lexington in 1854 in New Orleans. Inducted into the Louisiana Racing Museum Hall of Fame in 1997.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJV_ashland_Geismar-LA.html
Plantation home of Duncan Farrar Kenner, 1813-1887; statesman, lawyer, planter and Confederate minister to France and England in 1864. Home also known as Belle Helene.