Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

England AFB Heritage Park

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

1. England AFB Heritage Park Marker

Inscription. A symbol of all airmen past, present, and future, the England Air Force Base Heritage Park is a proud reminder of the Air Force's role in our nation's military history. Each of the five aircraft displayed here valiantly contributed to the defense of our country. They are suspended in simulated flight as a permanent reminder of the courage, dedication and sacrifice of the men and women who have served their country as members of the finest air force in the world.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 31° 19.566′ N, 92° 31.759′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on England Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria LA 71303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (within shouting distance of this marker); North American F-86 Sabre (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic F-105 Thunderchief (within shouting distance of this marker); LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

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(within shouting distance of this marker); England Air Force Base History (within shouting distance of this marker); Melady House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Kent Plantation House (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Also see . . .
1. England Air Force Base - Gone but Not Forgotten. Historical photos of the base. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

2. England Air Force Base (EAFB) and its Legacy in Alexandria, Louisiana. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

2. England AFB Heritage Park Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

3. England AFB Heritage Park Marker

Notice that the England AFB Flag is flying upside down.

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

4. England AFB Heritage Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,525 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.