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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RVX_restored-navy-a-4-skyhawk_Kenner-LA.html
The Kenner Naval Museum Commission acquired the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk aircraft and commissioned its total external restoration. The 122nd Bomb Squadron Restoration Unit of the Louisiana National Guard Jackson Barracks Museum, led by the late Clarenc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RT6_city-of-kenner_Kenner-LA.html
Named for the Kenner brothers George R., Minor, Duncan Farrar, & William Butler, who acquired Oakland, Pasture, & Belle Grove plantations, 1830s-40s. Area subdivided in 1855 as Kennerville with arrival of railroad. Replaced colonial name of Cannes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ROJ_lafreniere-plantation_Metairie-LA.html
Part of the concession in 1720 by Governor Bienville to father of Nicholas Chauvin LaFreniere, Attorney-General of Louisiana for the years 1763 until 1769. Leader of the revolt against Spanish rulers of Louisiana, and executed October 25, 1769.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RGK_city-of-metairie-ridge_Metairie-LA.html
A 12-square-mile area incorporated as a village in June 1927 and as a city one month later. Charles P. Aicklen, Sr., mayor, introduced natural gas service, July 1928. Gambling was flourishing, but was outlawed within the city limits. Incorporation…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RGI_city-of-kenner-vietnam-moving-wall_Kenner-LA.html
Side 1Dedicated to the men and women during the Vietnam War 1959-1975.Side 2 Honor Duty Country Casualties From Kenner1st. Lt. Joseph Kopfler III U.S.M.C.Spc. 5 Carver English Jr. ArmySpc. 4 Ronnie Pounds ArmyCpl. William Lemoine ArmyPfc. Douglas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RA9_la-providence_River-Ridge-LA.html
Concession 1720's-1730's. On the old Chemin de la Metairie Concession, later became Sauvé Plantation, site of Mississippi River crevassé which flooded New Orleans in 1849.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R7I_la-providence_River-Ridge-LA.html
Concession 1720's-1730'sOn the old Chemin de la Metairie BirthplaceJacques Phillipe Roi de Villeré1761-1830 First native born Governor of Louisiana 1816-1820
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R5K_wedell-williams-airport-site_Elmwood-LA.html
During 1930-42 this airport operated passenger, charter, and mail service and a flying school. The company of James R. Wedell and Harry P. Williams designed, built and flew some of the fastest planes in the world. Wedell set a world speed record i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R4J_labarre-road_Metairie-LA.html
Named for the de La Barre family. François Pascalis de La Barre I, a noted colonial official, owned a river-to-lake tract in 1750. Further family holdings, by 1800's made Metairie called popularly "La Plaine Labarre."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R3O_city-of-harahan_Harahan-LA.html
Community est. 1914 by Illinois Central Railroad. Named for James Harahan, RR President, 1906-1911. Village incorporated 1920. City incorporated 1953. Francis William Mayo, first mayor, 1920-1922.