Near Dixie in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Killarney Farm

— Historic Site —

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

1. Killarney Farm Marker

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Killarney was built by James Stuart Douglas in 1920 and designed by Edward F. Neild, a prominent Shreveport architect in the firm C. E. Olschner Architect Assoc. This is one of the first homes designed by Mr. Neild. Mr. Douglas was a planter, civic leader and member of the Louisiana State Legislature. After a period of ownership by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Lee in 1949. The home was restored in 1978 and is currently owned by the third generation of this family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 32° 42.291′ N, 93° 50.079′ W. Marker is near Dixie, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. Marker is on Dixie Shreveport Road (Louisiana Route 3049) north of Louisiana Route 169, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dixie Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); North Plantation (approx. ¾ mile away); Dickson Plantation Home

Killarney Farm Marker Looking North image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

2. Killarney Farm Marker Looking North

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Caddo Indian Dugout Canoe (approx. ¾ mile away); Louisiana Maneuvers Led by General Patton (approx. 2.9 miles away); Belcher High School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Belcher Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixie.

Killarney Farm House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

3. Killarney Farm House

Located across the road from Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.