Bogalusa in Washington Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Bogalusa's Birthplace
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 6, 2017
1. Bogalusa's Birthplace Marker
City was born in 1906 just west of here on Bogue Lusa Creek bank when tents were set for 1st campsite of Great Southern Lumber Co. Portable sawmill was erected to cut lumber to build town and what became world's largest sawmill.Erected 1982 by Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 46.961′ N, 89° 51.908′ W. Marker is in Bogalusa, Louisiana, in Washington Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Cumberland Street (State Highway 60) and Willis Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bogalusa LA 70427, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. At This Very Site (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Robert "Bob" Hicks/ Robert "Bob" Hicks Street (approx. 1.4 miles away); A. Z. Young's Home - Civil Rights Leader
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 6, 2017
2. Bogalusa's Birthplace Marker
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May 6, 2017
3. Bogalusa's Birthplace Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2017.
