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

Sawmills & Electric Plant

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 28, 2022

1. Sawmills & Electric Plant Marker

Inscription.
Two Sawmills were built at Fullerton, the timber & board mill. The timber mill produced large framing timbers & the board mill produced boards of various sizes. Both sawmills were build entirely of steel, iron, & concrete, no wood or other combustible materials were used in the construction. The timber mill had three double cutting band saws & the board mill had two double cutting bands & an 8' horizontal re-saw. Electric power was furnished by two 2,500 horsepower engines, & twelve high pressure 72”x18' boilers furnished the steam. The electrical plant was located between the two mills (see bottom left photo) & furnished power to the mill, the town, & the residential areas of Fullerton. Power was provided 24 hours a day to the residential areas, which was uncommon for the time.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 31° 0.611′ N, 92° 59.151′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, Louisiana, in Vernon Parish. Marker is on Fullerton Lake Road, one mile south of State Highway 399, on the left when traveling south. 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.

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Fullerton Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Fullerton Mill & Town (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fullerton, Louisiana (about 300 feet away); Elementary and High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Public Swimming Pool and Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Religion in the Neutral Strip (approx. 6 miles away); a different marker also named Fullerton (approx. 8.7 miles away); Old Confederate Military Road (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.

More about this marker. Located in the Fullerton Lake Recreation area of the Kisatchie National Forest.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 28, 2022

2. Sawmills & Electric Plant Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.