Facts about the MountainThe mountain was named for James Christopher Driskill. He was born in Hancock County, Georgia, on June 17, 1817. In 1840 he married Eugenia Irwin Walker. In October 1859, Mr. Driskill sold his land in Georgia, and moved . . . — — Map (db m166115) HM
Near this spot is the trailhead to Driskill Mountain, Louisiana's highest point and the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and Cemetery. James Christopher Driskill, the mountain's namesake. was born in Hancock County, Georgia, on June 27, 1817. On . . . — — Map (db m234596) HM
Founded in 1849 as first parish seat for Bienville Parish. Post office est. 1849. 1st Postmaster J. M. Denson. Incorp. 1852. 1860 pop. Of 250 composed of merchants, craftsmen and professionals. Had two churches, two Masonic Lodges, three private . . . — — Map (db m166144) HM
On This Site May 23, 1934 at 9:15 a.m.
The Infamous Outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow
Met Their Demise At The Hands Of These
Dedicated Law Enforcement Officials
Lest we Forget These Brave And
Vigilant Conservators of the . . . — — Map (db m128271) HM
This Is The Location Of Ma Canfield's Cafe Where Bonnie Parker And Clyde Barrow Stopped At 9am On May 23, 1934, Picked Up Sandwiches And Drove Off To Their Deaths 7 Miles Away. — — Map (db m181170) HM
Nearest point of Federal advance on Shreveport during Civil War. About four miles to southwest near confluence of streams Confederates sank steamer New Falls City which blocked passage of Federal gunboats, April 10, 1864. — — Map (db m109795) HM
The botanist, artist, author, conservator, and pioneer, Caroline Dormon, was born at Briarwood in Saline, Louisiana on July 19, 1888. Established by Dormon's grandparents, Harietta and Benjamin Sweat, in 1859. Briarwood was originally a cotton . . . — — Map (db m209848) HM
Deacon and manager T.J. Coleman executed the cash deed with H.A. Sherman, president of the Bienville Parish school board establishing the Sardis Baptist Church on April 23, 1931. Prior to this date this was known as the Jackson School. — — Map (db m305041) HM
