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Jackson

Founded as seat of justice for Feliciana Parish, 1815. College of Louisiana founded here, 1825. Became Centenary College, 1845. State insane Asylum founded here, 1847. Historic district on National Register of Historic Places.
Located in Jackson, District 61, East Feliciana Parish. 300




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