Jefferson Memorial Arch
Introduction
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Constructed in 1923 to honor local Confederate leaders and soldiers, as well as local veterans of World War I. This memorial is now dedicated in honor of soldiers from Jefferson Parish who served in battles from the Civil War (referred to as the "War Between the States" on the monument) to the present.
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The view of the arch from the Mississippi River, with city hall in the center of the photo.