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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RAH_original-feliciana-courthouse_Jackson-LA.html
And used for that purpose until the division of the Parish into East and West Feliciana in 1824. This building has been owned by the Jackson Assembly since 1969.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QB7_jackson_Jackson-LA.html
Founded as seat of justice for Feliciana Parish, 1815. College of Louisiana founded here, 1825. Became Centenary College, 1845. State insane asylum founded here, 1847. Historic district on National Register of Historic Places.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MGZ_port-hudson_Jackson-LA.html
Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1975 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MB3_u-s-navy-42-pounder-gun-model-1816-on-barbette-carriage_Jackson-LA.html
Both the U.S. Army and Navy started using 42-pounder cannons early in the 19th century. They were among the largest cannons in use at that time. Due to their great size and weight, these cannons were used only at established forts and on the large…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M1V_methodist-church_Jackson-LA.html
Host to Mississippi Conference in 1854. The Gothic basilica, slave gallery, windows depicting cross and crown of thorns, has served its congregation 140 years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M1L_feliciana-courthouse_Jackson-LA.html
Jackson became the seat of justice for Feliciana Parish by Act of Legislature, Jan., 1815. Public town square donated by James Ficklin and John Horton. In active use until parish divided into East and West Feliciana in February, 1824.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M1K_burial-site-of-lt-col-john-c-mckowen_Jackson-LA.html
Lt. Col. McKowen, 1st. La. Cavalry, C.S.A., who on June 3, 1863, with 5 men captured Brig. Gen. Neal Dow near here. Dow was later exchanged for Brig. Gen. W.H.F. Lee, son of Gen. Robert E. Lee. A former mayor of Portland, Me. Dow ran for president…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M1J_first-european-settlers_Jackson-LA.html
The domination of Europeans over this section of Louisiana is divided into five epochs: French——1717 to 1763 British——1763 to 1779 Spanish——1779 to 1810 Independent*——Sept.10 to Dec. 7 United S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LV4_centenary-state-historic-site_Jackson-LA.html
Centenary College minutes dated October 7, 1861 read, "Students have all gone to war. College suspended and God help the right." From 1861 to 1866 the college remained closed. Both Union and Confederate troops used and misused college buildings an…
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