David Glasgow Farragut

1801-1870

A native of Stony Point (Low's Ferry) David Farragut moved to New Orleans at the age of three. At the age of ten, he began a career with the U.S. Navy; ca. 1827, pioneered a school for seamen; 1841, improved ...

David Glasgow Farragut

Died in This House

August 14, 1870

David Glasgow Farragut

Admiral

in the United States Navy

Faithful and Fearless

Marker is on Morris Avenue east of Issac Hull Avenue, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

David Glasgow Farragut

[ Inscription on Left Wing ]That the memory of a daring and sagacious commander and gentle great souled man whose life from childhood was given to his country but who served her supremely in the war for the Union MDCCCLXI ...

David Glasgow Farragut

Died in This House

August 14, 1870

David Glasgow Farragut

Admiral

in the United States Navy

Faithful and Fearless

Marker is on Morris Avenue east of Issac Hull Avenue, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org