Eola in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Fogleman Cemetery
Typical Frontier Cemetery Dating From the Early 1800s
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 26, 2017
1. Fogleman Cemetery Marker
John Fogleman, a native of Virginia, was in this area in 1816, a witness to his sister's wedding in the St. Landry Courthouse. He married Polly Sandefur there Jan. 1, 1819. On Nov. 28, 1853, the estate of the deceased John Fogleman was sold in a bid auction at his 184 acre plantation. The plantation sold to P.L. Shaw with "there being one acre of the land reserved as a burying ground."
Restored by the Sue Eakin Institute for the Study of Plantation
Life with the assistance from CLECO and Melancon Monuments, Co.
NORTHUP TRAIL
Old Fogleman Cemetery
Holmesville.
Edwin Epps 1867
Mary Epps 1868
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 54.791′ N, 92° 13.161′ W. Marker is in Eola, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on State Highway 1176 north of Youngs Crossing, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bunkie LA 71322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rays Ferry 1816 (approx. 2.6 miles away); Bunkie Depot Museum (approx. 3.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles
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More about this marker. Part of the Solomon Northup Trail, burial site of Edwin and Mary Epps.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 26, 2017
2. Fogleman Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 26, 2017
3. Northup Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2017.
