Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Dedicated to the Soldiers of the Spearhead Division

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022

1. Dedicated to the Soldiers of the Spearhead Division Marker

Inscription. The 3rd Armored Division was activated on April 15, 1941 at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. From Normandy to Dessau, its fighting men courageously earned the name Spearhead and laid the foundation for lasting peace in Europe.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1941.

Location. 31° 22.216′ N, 92° 24.221′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Memorial is on E Street near 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Purple Heart Memorial (here, next to this marker); Louisiana Army National Guard Desert Storm Memorial (here, next to this marker); Third Armored Division Remembers France, Belgium & Germany (here, next to this marker); 88th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion (here, next to this marker); Caterpillar No. 33 Pull Grader (a few steps from this marker); Camp Beauregard - 761st Tank Battalion (a few steps from this marker); M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.

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Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022

2. Dedicated to the Soldiers of the Spearhead Division Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.