Near Athens in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Russellville
Erected 2011 by Claiborne Parish Police Jury.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 32° 41.242′ N, 93° 2.409′ W. Marker is near Athens, Louisiana, in Claiborne Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Louisiana Route 9 and Liles Road (Parish Road 140), on the right when traveling north on State Route 9. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens LA 71003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. John Colored School (approx. 3.1 miles away); White Lightning (approx. 7 miles away); Parish Courthouse (approx. 7.2 miles away); Claiborne Parish Court House (approx. 7.3 miles away); Claiborne Parish War Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away); Arizona Academy Site (approx. 8.4 miles away); T. H. Harris (approx. 9.4 miles away); Site of Macedonia Baptist Church (approx. 9.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2021, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 26 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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