In 1899, Arkansas Southern R.R. platted town of Bernice
and built this depot when line extended into Louisiana. Town
incorporated December 1899. — — Map (db m253716) HM
Though raised in Franklin Parish, Bernice is Slim's adopted hometown. Gospel music, his service in the U. S. Army, the Easter Rock tradition, work as a building contractor, church - community service & love for his family created deep roots for this . . . — — Map (db m291337) HM
Scott Place is a 5-mound complex dating to around AD 1200. Four of the mounds are well preserved. The largest is a platform mound and is 11 feet tall. The other 4 are dome shaped and are more difficult to see from this spot. One is almost 7 feet . . . — — Map (db m121225) HM
Mabry "Doc" Savage grew up in the Tiger Bend area near Marion, LA. As a
contractor, musician, luthier, rare instrument collector,
teacher & mentor, Doc's legacy will live on. Performances
with the Twin City Jamboree Band, his siblings
& the . . . — — Map (db m279028) HM
Two Louisiana governors were born nearby~~William W. Heard (1900~1904) and Ruffin G. Pleasant (1916~1920). Post office established 1851 and discontinued 1906. Site of Concord Institute, a Baptist college, ca. 1877~1884. — — Map (db m120972) HM
