In 1837, William Kendrick donated the land on which the St. Helena Parish courthouse sits. The modern courthouse was completed in 1938, replacing the original building built in 1855. He was born in 1755 in Granville, North Carolina, but moved to Greensburg, Louisiana.
Kendrick participated in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He was a slave owner in the parish and owned the Kendrick Plantation. He had a total of 14 children.
He stayed in Greensburg until his death in 1838. The location of the courthouse was named after him in 1976.
Historical Marker Inscription
St. Helena Parish seat moved here 1832. Land for Court House Square donated by William Kendrick 1837. Present building completed 1938 replacing brick structure built 1855. Designated William Kendrick Square 1976 by Police Jury.
Location
30° 49’ 45.828” N, 90° 40’ 2.682” W38 S Main St, Greensburg, LA 70441, United States
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