Long Leaf in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Long Leaf Sawmill
1957 to 1969 (and present)
May 24, 2019
1. Long Leaf Sawmill Marker
Long Leaf was rebuilt for the fifth and final time in 1957. At that time the mill was converted to electricity, the logging was taken over by trucks, and the log pond was filled and closed. At the same time, a new dry kiln replaced the 1936 kiln, and the entire processing sequence for finished lumber was revised to what you see today. The mill operated in this configuration until February 14, 1969 when it was permanently closed.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 31° 0.328′ N, 92° 33.423′ W. Marker is in Long Leaf, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Long Leaf Sawmill (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Long Leaf Sawmill (here, next to this marker); Red River and Gulf RR Locomotive #106 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The McGiffert Log Loader (about 300 feet away); Lumber Transfer (about 500 feet away); The "Roundhouse", The Machine Shop and the "Car Knockers Shed" (about 500 feet away); "Loggers Dream"
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Admission required.
Also see . . . Southern Forest Heritage Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on May 29, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
May 24, 2019
2. Long Leaf Sawmill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2019.
