Fort Polk in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Peason Ridge Heritage Families
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
1. Peason Ridge Heritage Families Marker
We will not forget our heritage families for they are unsung heroes who surrendered their homes and way of life for the sake of this nationTopics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 2.879′ N, 93° 12.788′ W. Marker is in Fort Polk, Louisiana, in Vernon Parish. Marker can be reached from Louisiana Avenue east of Colorado Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Fort Polk Warrior Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Polk LA 71459, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Polk Heritage Families (here, next to this marker); 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) (a few steps from this marker); Second Brigade Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); Fort Polk (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terrorism Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) (within shouting
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Additional commentary.
1. Family names
The faces of the obelisk contain names of the various area families who gave their homes and land in the formation of Camp Polk. The area surrounding the obelisks are 'maps' of the area and contain small crosses indicating the various family cemeteries on Fort Polk.
— Submitted November 24, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
2. Peason Ridge Heritage Families Marker
On the left in this view. The other obelisk is 'Camp Polk Heritage Families'.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
