Vienna in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old Colvin Graveyard
Photographed By Wesley Harris, June 7, 2023
1. Old Colvin Graveyard Marker
The true settlement of Lincoln Parish began with the arrival from South Carolina of the Daniel Colvin family in 1809. Other branches of the Colvins came to this area during the 1850s and became the largest family of the region.
Erected 1976 by Lincoln Parish American Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 32° 36.345′ N, 92° 38.896′ W. Marker is in Vienna, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 167 and Rabb Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. Highway 167. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ruston LA 71270, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pine Hills Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Wire Road (approx. one mile away); Vienna (approx. 1.1 miles away); Louisiana Chautauqua (approx. 3.7 miles away); Unionville General Store (approx. 4˝ miles away); West Hill (approx. 5.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); V. S. & P. Railroad Depot (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
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Photographed By Wesley Harris, May 21, 2023
2. Old Colvin Graveyard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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