Yellow Fever Epidemic 1878 - Baton Rouge, LA
N 30° 27.002 W 091° 10.084
15R E 675897 N 3370079
This simple memorial remembers the over 100 victims buried at the historic Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge.
Waymark Code: WMDPTE
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2012
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The 1878 Yellow fever epidemic caused over 20,000 deaths throughout the entire lower Mississippi river region. Yellow fever had always had outbreaks in the south Louisiana region. Major outbreaks occurred in 1853, 1873, 1878 and the last outbreak occurred in 1905.
This memorial remembers the nameless victims which are buried in this historic cemetery from the 1878 outbreak. Over 100 are buried here.
The dedication on the base states
Lest We Forget
The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878
Over 100 Victims Laid To Rest In The Historic Magnolia Cemetery
Disaster Date: 01/01/1878
Memorial Sponsors: Unmarked
Disaster Type: Natural
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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