Long Leaf in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Locomotive Graveyard
May 24, 2019
1. Locomotive Graveyard Marker
In this area, along a track buried in brush in front of you, Crowell Long Leaf Lumber scrapped at least 5 steam engines in 1954-55. The 5 engines known scrapped here were Crowell and Spencer Shays #1 and #2, Alexandria Lumber Co. 2-6-0, #3, Crowell and Spencer 2-6-2 # 200, Meridian Lumber Co. Shay #112 and Crowell , Alco, Meridian 2-6-2 #303. In addition to the locomotives, much other lumbering equipment including 2 Clyde log skidders was also cut up here. Parts of all 5 of these engines are scattered around in know where to look. The largest amount of parts left here are from Shay #112 but there are parts from all the other engines as well.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 31° 0.444′ N, 92° 33.411′ W. Marker is in Long Leaf, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It can be reached from Long Leaf Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Longleaf LA 71448, 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 walking distance of this marker: Clyde Log Skidder (a few steps from this marker); Clyde Double Drum-Cable Outhaul Log Skidder (a few steps from this marker); Crowell and Spencer Engine #400 (within shouting distance of this marker); Locomotive #400 (within shouting distance
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Admission required.
May 24, 2019
2. Locomotive Graveyard Marker
May 24, 2019
3. Locomotive Graveyard
May 24, 2019
4. Locomotive Graveyard
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2019.
