First European Settlers - Jackson, LA
N 30° 50.336 W 091° 12.755
15R E 670937 N 3413118
Located on the grounds on the West Florida Republic museum, this marker breaks down different European Governments' rule over the area.
Waymark Code: WMCNB3
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2011
Views: 1
Located at the West Florida Republic Museum, in the rear by the model railroad entrance. Marker gives a brief run down of different European rule over the area.
The marker text states:
First European Settlers
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 States----1810
*Republic of West Florida for 74 days
Group that erected the marker: The Rebuplic of West Florida Historical Association and The Friends of Old Centenary
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
College St.
Jackson, LA USA
70748
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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