Pleasant Hill Battle Park near Pelican in De Soto Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Last Confederate Flag

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

1. The Last Confederate Flag Marker

Inscription. The first courthouse on this site was the Confederate capitol of Louisiana and headquarters of the Trans-Mississippi Dept. C.S.A. from 1863 until May 26, 1865, When the last Confederate flag was lowered. Maj. General Henry W. Allen was inaugurated here and served here as governor.

Erected by United Daughters of the Confederacy, Shreveport Chapter 237.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1865.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 32° 30.734′ N, 93° 44.992′ W. Marker was near Pelican, Louisiana, in De Soto Parish. It was in Pleasant Hill Battle Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Pelican LA 71063, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Caddo Parish Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (within shouting distance of this marker); Hutchinson Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shreve Memorial Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); CNB Building (about 600 feet away); Turning to the Right (about 700 feet away); Chamber Plaza (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Chamber Plaza (about 700 feet away).

More about this marker. Originally located in front of the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The marker was moved with the Confederate Monument and fence it was attached to on June 22, 2022 to Pleasant Hill Battle Park, Pelican, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

2. The Last Confederate Flag Marker

In front of the Caddo Parish Confederate Monument

The Caddo Parish Confederate Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

3. The Caddo Parish Confederate Monument

The Caddo Parish Confederate Monument has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
January 29, 2014

46th Confederate Veterans Reunion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

4. 46th Confederate Veterans Reunion

June 9-12, 1936
Louisiana and Shreveport's tribute of honor and respect, memorializing the deeds and valor of the men who so gallantly, nobly and conscientiously defended the cause of 1861-65.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on July 23, 2023, by Jackie Nichols of Shreveport, Louisiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.