Franklinton in Washington Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
To The Sacred Memory
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A Testimonial
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 18, 2017
1. To The Sacred Memory Marker
of
Wiley Pierce
Born - Jan. 10, 1882.
Robert Wesley Crain
Born - Aug. 16, 1886.
Both Murdered
March 3, 1923.
Two native sons of Washington Parish. True and loyal citizens, officers of the Law, were foully shot to death while in the performance of a dangerous duty and their bodies brutally tramped into the mud of Betsy's Creek Swamp by illicit distillers of "moonshine" whiskey.
"Lest We Forget"
To commemorate the conservative and patriotic spirit of the people of Washington Parish, Louisiana, who amidst the most trying circumstances maintained and upheld the supremacy and majesty of the law. Faith in God, respect for constituted authority and allegiance to our government has ever been, is now, and will ever be the very foundation of our peace, happiness and prosperity. Our citizenship is dedicated anew to the enforcement of the law of the land. The sacrifice of our brothers whose lives were given for the welfare of our country shall not be in vain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1923.
Location. 30° 50.658′ N, 90° 9.288′ W. Marker is in Franklinton
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Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes and in Greater New Orleans. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Bickham (within shouting distance of this marker); First School Washington Parish (approx. 2.2 miles away); First Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); Parish Courthouse (approx. 5.6 miles away); Old Choctaw Trail (approx. 6.8 miles away).
More about this marker. Located on the Washington Parish Courthouse grounds
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 18, 2017
2. To The Sacred Memory Marker
Side B "Testimonial"
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 18, 2017
3. To The Sacred Memory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2017.
