Pierson Lake
This lake is named in honor for
Benefactor of the mentally ill in Louisiana Superintendent of the Central Louisiana State Hospital 1905
1928-1934
Erected 1952 by The Board of Administrators of the Central Louisiana State Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 31° 19.847′ N, 92° 26.273′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker is on Azalea Road near Cedar Lane Road. Located on the grounds of the Central Louisiana State Hospital, in front of "Rose Hut". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central Louisiana State Hospital Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1101 Main Street (approx. half a mile away); 900 Block of Main Street (approx. half a mile away); 1000 Block Main Street (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); 1100 Block Main Street (approx. half a mile away); Intersection of Main and Reagan streets (approx. half a mile away); Donahue Ferry Road (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.
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More about this marker. Photography on site prohibited. Must get permission from Hospital's Administration department.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2018.
