Near Bellevue in Bossier Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Bossier Parish Court Police Jury
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, April 25, 2021
1. Bossier Parish Court Police Jury Marker
Historic site of Freedonia, where first session of Bossier Parish court was held September 25, 1843: presiding was Judge W.K. Beck. Site later named Society Hill, then Bellevue. First Police Jury meeting was held about two miles northeast on site of Bodcau Bayou Dam.Erected 1984 by the Department of Commerce and Industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 25, 1843.
Location. 32° 40.423′ N, 93° 31.507′ W. Marker is near Bellevue, Louisiana, in Bossier Parish. Marker is on Louisiana Route 157 north of Bodcau Dam Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Haughton LA 71037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bellevue Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fillmore Cemetery (approx. 8.1 miles away); Paul Lawrence Home (approx. 10.1 miles away); Henry McDade House (approx. 13.2 miles away); Bowling at Holiday Lanes (approx.
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Photographed By Jason Armstrong, April 25, 2021
2. Bossier Parish Court Police Jury Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
