Springfield's Role In West Florida Revolution - Springfield, LA
N 30° 25.774 W 090° 32.982
15R E 735336 N 3368936
Located on Highway 42 in Springfield, across from the Springfield Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMBD2D
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2011
Views: 4
Newer plaque give a great condensed history of the area's role in the revolt against Spain.
Marker text states
Situated on El Camino Real (King's Highway), now LA Hwy 22, during Spanish reign (1783-1810). Site of stockade or small fort. In 1810 revolt against Spain, residents led by William Cooper remained loyal to Spanish authority. However, rebels led by Gen. Philemon Thomas prevailed at Baton Rouge with the help of 44 grenadiers from Springfield under command of Col. John B. Ballinger. They helped capture the Spanish Fort there on Sept. 23, 181.
Placed by the Town of Springfield, Edward Livingston Historical Assn., Inc., Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau and Livingston Parish Council.
Marker Name: Springfield's Role In West Florida Revolution
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Battle (war)
Parish: Livingston
Link to more information:: Not listed
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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