Fullerton in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Public Swimming Pool and Hospital

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 28, 2022

1. Public Swimming Pool and Hospital Marker

Inscription.
Fullerton was one of only a few cities in Louisiana that had a public swimming pool. The swimming pool was located across the road from the hotel. The pool was a modern concrete pool with diving boards & slides. A constant stream of fresh water flowed through the pool to the mill pond.
The Fullerton hospital was modern for the time. Employees paid a small fee each month for health coverage: $2.50 per family or $1.50 for single men. According to the 1920 census, Dr. Charles E. Spivey, Dr. R.E. Winham, & Dr. William Glass were the mill physicians at Fullerton.

Erected by USDA Forestry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 31° 0.924′ N, 92° 59.072′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, Louisiana, in Vernon Parish. Marker can be reached from Fullerton Lake Road, 0.3 miles west of State Highway 399, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pitkin LA 70656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elementary and High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fullerton, Louisiana (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sawmills & Electric Plant (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fullerton Mill & Town

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Fullerton Pavilion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Religion in the Neutral Strip (approx. 6.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fullerton (approx. 8.9 miles away); Old Confederate Military Road (approx. 9.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.

More about this marker. Follow sign that points to Pool, Hospital and School trail in the Fullerton Lake Recreation area. Extremely rough terrain, area has not been cleaned from hurricanes, fallen trees and branches/limbs litter the trail. Be prepared for a hike at his location.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 28, 2022

2. Public Swimming Pool and Hospital Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.