LA-040 Jefferson Parish

Marker text: JEFFERSON PARISH

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.

Erected by Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.

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Location: US 61 (southbound) across the street from the New Orleans International Airport (MSY), at the Airport Hilton., Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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