Pollock in Grant Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Pollock
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 20, 2018
1. Town of Pollock Marker
Indians once roamed the land of crystal streams. Then came pioneer farmers and called it Oction. In 1889 Jay Gould, Wall Street tycoon, built the Iron Mountain Railroad through here. In 1892 he built the Big Creek Sawmill, the largest pine sawmill in the world. The town was renamed to honor the manager of the mill, Capt. J.W. Pollock.
Erected by People of Pollock & The Grant Arts Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 31.488′ N, 92° 24.578′ W. Marker is in Pollock, Louisiana, in Grant Parish. Marker is on Howard Street (Highway 8) 0.2 miles west of Ridge Street (U.S. 165), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pollock LA 71467, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oction House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Pollock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pollock School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Community of Fishville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Prospect School (approx. 7.1 miles away); Village of Dry Prong
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 20, 2018
2. Town of Pollock Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2018.
