Civil War

Historical marker location:

Gonzales, Louisiana

( Memorial can be reached from South Irma Boulevard north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Louisiana's Role in the War.

The Louisiana Superdome, which opened in 1975, was the largest domed stadium in the world until 2009. It has hosted several major sporting events, including seven Super Bowls and five NCAA Final Four basketball tournaments.