Tyrone Slave Cabin

Tyrone Slave Cabin (HM247P)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70808 East Baton Rouge Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 24.633', W 91° 6.883'

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c.1840

Tyrone Plantation in Rapides Parish was the largest in the parish, supporting 3,200 acres of cotton fields. It was built in 1843 by George Mason Graham.In addition to plantation life, Graham worked with board members and founded a learning institution that evolved into Louisiana State University. Under his influence, the school became "a literary and scientific institution." As a result, he became known as "the father of Louisiana State University."
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HM NumberHM247P
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Placed ByLSU Rural Life Museum
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Date Added Sunday, December 31st, 2017 at 7:02am PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 681094 N 3365787
Decimal Degrees30.41055000, -91.11471667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 24.633', W 91° 6.883'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 24' 37.98" N, 91° 6' 52.98" W
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Area Code(s)225
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 6869 Burden Ln, Baton Rouge LA 70808, US
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