Lafreniere Plantation

Lafreniere Plantation

Significance: 
The marker commemorates the historical Lafreniere Plantation and its association with Nicholas Chauvin LaFreniere. Key points of significance include:   

• Early Land Concession: The land was part of a concession granted in 1720 by Governor Bienville to the father of Nicholas Chauvin LaFreniere.   
• Nicholas Chauvin LaFreniere’s Role: Nicholas Chauvin LaFreniere was a prominent figure, serving as the Attorney-General of Louisiana for the years 1763 until 1769 under Spanish rule.
• Leader of the 1768 Revolt: He is most significantly remembered as the leader of the 1768 Revolt against the Spanish rulers of Louisiana.
• Tragic End: LaFreniere was executed on October 25, 1769, for his role in the revolt.

This marker is significant because it connects the present-day Lafreniere Park to its historical roots as a large plantation and, more importantly, commemorates Nicholas Chauvin LaFreniere, a key figure in Louisiana’s colonial history and a leader in the early resistance against Spanish rule.