Parish of Jefferson - Metairie, LA
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Markerman62
N 29° 58.407 W 090° 08.437
15R E 775912 N 3319284
Located on US 61 (Airline Hwy) at Maple Ridge Drive, Metairie
Waymark Code: WM13FC2
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2020
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On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4.
Sponsored by the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission
Marker Name: Parish of Jefferson
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: 01/01/2009
Parish: Jefferson
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