Governor Henry Watkins Allen Plaque - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 30° 26.712 W 091° 10.142
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Plaque commemorating a Civil War event on the grounds of Dufrocq School in Baton Rouge.
Waymark Code: WM798A
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
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Text of marker:

Governor Henry Watkins Allen, Acting Color Bearer for 9th La. Battalion, Was Wounded Near This Spot During the Battle of Baton Rouge. August 5th, 1862.

Group that erected the marker: Local United Daughters of the Confederacy

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
330 South 19th St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States
70806


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