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German Coast Insurrection of 1811 (64 Parishes)

64 Parishes (Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities). 'German Coast Slave Insurrection of 1811.' January 8-10, 1811; 150-500 participants; the largest slave revolt in United States history; marched in military-style formation toward New Orleans.

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Record
64-parishes-german-coast-1811
Type
web
Trust tier
A
Status
published

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Backs ‘the largest revolt of enslaved people in American history, hundreds moving in formation on New Orleans.’

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Creator
64 Parishes (Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities)
Accessed
2026-08-06

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