Lake Providence in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Grant's Canal
Erected 1961 by the Department of Commerce and Industry.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 32° 48.408′ N, 91° 10.469′ W. Marker is in Lake Providence, Louisiana, in East Carroll Parish. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 65 and Ingram Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 65. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Providence LA 71254, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle for the Mississippi: The Vicksburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant's March Through Louisiana (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers' Rest (approx. half a mile away); Lake Providence Confederate Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hood Home Plantation (approx. 2.1 miles away); Gin Office (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Barn (approx. 2.2 miles away); Farming By Hand (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Providence.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Grant's canal. (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. National Park Service - Lake Providence Canal - Feb-Mar 1863. (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 2, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.