Parish of Jefferson - Grand Isle, LA
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bonsaai
N 29° 11.417 W 090° 04.853
15R E 783864 N 3232596
Louisiana Historical Marker at the entrance to Grand Isle, Louisiana
Waymark Code: WMMY70
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2014
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Text of the Marker:
PARISH OF JEFFERSON
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.
Sponsored by the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission 2009
Marker Name: Parish of Jefferson
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: 01/01/2009
Parish: Jefferson
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