Scott in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Memramcook Park / Lena McBride Weaver
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 22, 2023
1. Memramcook Park Marker
1927-2017
Born on September 23, 1927 to Charles and Natalie McBride, Lena was the third of five children. She grew up in an Acadian house near what is now the Maison de Begnaud Visitor's center. She attended school in Scott and graduated from Scott High School in 1944. She then moved to Houston, married and worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 40 years until her retirement. She returned to the Scott area in 1995 where she became involved with the Catholic Church community as well as enjoying Scott Mardi Gras, and maintaining friendships with her former classmates.
She passed on September 10, 2017
Established August 1996 in commemoration of the Twinning of Scott, Louisiana, USA and Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada.
Renovation to Memramcook Park made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Lena McBride Weaver who had a deep love for the people of our community.
Erected 1996 by City of Scott, Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1996.
Location. 30° 14.373′ N, 92° 5.94′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Emmanuel Baptist Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); St. Mary's Orphanage (approx. 4.6 miles away); General Alfred Mouton (approx. 4.6 miles away); St. John Cathedral Oak (approx. 4.7 miles away); Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (approx. 4.7 miles away); Cathedral-Carmel School (approx. 4.7 miles away); La Place des Créoles (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (approx. 4.7 miles away).
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 22, 2023
2. Memramcook Park / Lena McBride Weaver Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 22, 2023
3. Memramcook Park / Lena McBride Weaver Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
