Vienna in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Vienna
Photographed by Wesley Harris, May 31, 2026
1. Vienna Marker
Site of the original seat of government of Lincoln Parish which was created in 1873. Settlement of Vienna began in 1830's and town incorporated in 1848. Early business center of North Central Louisiana. First local post office known as Colvinsville.
Erected 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 32° 35.244′ N, 92° 38.89′ W. Marker is in Vienna, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It is on U.S. 167/63 0.1 miles north of Old Wire Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5168 U.S 167, Ruston LA 71270, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Wire Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Colvin Graveyard (approx. 1.3 miles away); Pine Hills Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Louisiana Chautauqua (approx. 2.4 miles away); Kidd-Davis House (approx. 3.7 miles away); West Hill (approx. 3.9 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 4 miles away); Lincoln Parish musicians / Honors Lincoln Parish Music Venues (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
More about this marker. The marker stands in front of the Vienna Town Hall which is the next building north of Calvary Baptist Church.
Regarding Vienna. This marker was stolen from its sign post in front of the First Baptist Church of Vienna years ago. It was only recently recovered, refurbished, and mounted in the new location. The first Baptist Church no longer exists; the building is now a church with a Spanish-language ministry.
Also see . . . Vienna, Louisiana. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Wesley Harris, May 31, 2026
2. Vienna Marker at Town Hall
Photographed by Wesley Harris, May 31, 2026
3. Area around Vienna Marker & Town Hall
Photographed by Wesley Harris, April 2, 2015
4. Vienna Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 114 times this year. Last updated on May 31, 2026, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. 4. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
