The Louisiana Society Order of Confederate Rose has a goal of dedicating at least one Louisiana Historical Marker each year.

It is desired that the markers will educate the public about their local history.

Louisiana is rich in History which is unknown to today's generations.  We have dedicated markers at Chretien Point, the Mass Grave at the Battle of Bayou Borbeau, the Battle of Sterling Plantation , and the place where Pvt William Guhers won the Confederate Medal of Honor.

The Louisiana Society Order of Confederate Rose dedicated a Louisiana State Historical Marker for the Battle of Irish Bend on Saturday, September 30 in Franklin. The dedication began at 10:00 a.m. Some of us camped the night of September 29 at the Gravemberg House.

Directions to Irish Bend Battlefield: From Lafayette, take Hwy 90 to the Franklin exit. Turn left go thru 4-way stop signs and RR tracks for 1.7 miles to light at "T" (hwy 182). Turn right and go 1 mile to Cemetery. Turn left at cemetery (Sterling St.) and go .3 miles to Gravemberg House on the left. Go 2 miles past Gravemberg House to opening in cane field. Marker on left.

There is a Best Western Forest Motor Inn in Franklin for those who have a long ways to travel.  The phone number for the hotel is 337-828-1810.

Directions to hotel: Take hwy 90 to Franklin, exit 3211 to hwy 182. Located on right side of hwy 182. The address is 1909 Main Street.

This was a Black Rose service for the ladies.

The Confederate Soldiers fought a hard battle at Irish Bend. Many of them died. Please make plans to help us honor these men by visiting the marker.

 

Click here to see pictures of the marker dedication




 

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