Donelson Caffery 1835-1906 - Franklin, LA
N 29° 47.466 W 091° 30.002
15R E 644978 N 3296581
Sculture of Franklin native Donelson Caffery, who was a US Senator, State Senator and a Confederate Officer in the US Civil war.
Waymark Code: WM8FV3
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2010
Views: 3
Sculpture loctaed in front of the St. Mary Parish courthouse. Appeared to be in good condition, but really looked very dirty, appeared to really need a good cleaning. Mr. Caffery was a lieutenant in the 13th Louisiana infantry regiment. After the war, he became a lawyer and elected to the Louisiana Senate. He was appointed to the US Senate, when the incumbent died in office c 1892.
Brief dedication plaque reads
Donelson Caffery
1835-1906
Patriot
Soldier
Statesman
Jurist
Erected by the people he faithfully served.
TITLE: Donelson Caffery 1835-1906
ARTIST(S): Unknown
DATE: unknown
MEDIUM: Figure: bronze with verdigris patina; Base: stone.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS LA000296
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Main St.
Franklin, Louisiana 70538
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Appeared to need a cleaning and attention.
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