Fort Polk in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Peason Ridge Heritage Families
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
1. Peason Ridge Heritage Families Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 2.879′ N, 93° 12.788′ W. Marker is in Fort Polk, Louisiana, in Vernon Parish. Marker can be reached from Louisiana Avenue east of Colorado Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Fort Polk Warrior Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Polk LA 71459, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Polk Heritage Families (here, next to this marker); 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) (a few steps from this marker); Second Brigade Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); Fort Polk (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terrorism Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); The Seventh Armored Division (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Polk.
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The faces of the obelisk contain names of the various area families who gave their homes and land in the formation of Camp Polk. The area surrounding the obelisks are 'maps' of the area and contain small crosses indicating the various family cemeteries on Fort Polk.
— Submitted November 24, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
2. Peason Ridge Heritage Families Marker
On the left in this view. The other obelisk is 'Camp Polk Heritage Families'.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 918 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
