Pelican in De Soto Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Pelican 1881

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 14, 2021

1. Pelican 1881 Marker

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The sight of a Pelican on Carrol's mill pond gave the town it's name. The New Orleans Pacific Railroad sparked it's growth. People moved here from Grove Hill and Old Pleasant Hill. Joyner Brothers country store sold everything from pills to plows to corsets. The railroad stimulated the crosstie business and lumber mills. Pelican had two hotels. George Patton directed the Louisiana Maneuvers here in 1941. The Pelican Wildcats performed along the route to Shreveport and broadcast over KWEA. In 1960 the depot was torn down. In 1965 train service ended; tracks were removed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 31° 52.943′ N, 93° 35.099′ W. Marker is in Pelican, Louisiana, in De Soto Parish. Marker is on Washington Street north of Carroll Road, on the left when traveling north. Located outside of the De Soto Parish Library in Pelican LA. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 LA-480, Pelican LA 71063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Federal Advance (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named

Pelican 1881 Marker outside Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 14, 2021

2. Pelican 1881 Marker outside Library

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Federal Advance (approx. 3 miles away); Army of the Tennessee (approx. 3.8 miles away); Double Churches (approx. 4.3 miles away); Dog Trot House (approx. 4.3 miles away); Sergeant John H. Cook (approx. 4.4 miles away); Leutenant General Richard Taylor (approx. 4.4 miles away); Stage Coach Station (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pelican.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.