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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Adjacent to Vernon Parish, Louisiana
▶ Allen Parish (11) ▶ Beauregard Parish (10) ▶ Natchitoches Parish (40) ▶ Rapides Parish (135) ▶ Sabine Parish (5) ▶ Newton County, Texas (25)
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| | Side A In honor of the troopers and families of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment for their dedicated service and support to Fort Polk, LA from 1993 - 2005 "Toujours Pret" Side B RCSM OF THE REGIMENT CSM Ron . . . — — Map (db m38365) HM |
| | This monument is dedicated to the soldiers of 5th Infantry Division (Mech) who participated in Operation Just Cause (Dec. 1989) in Panama and to the following soldiers who lost their lives while serving in Panama. CPL Ivan Perez Co B, 4th BN, 6th . . . — — Map (db m38357) HM |
| | In honor of the soldiers and families of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) for their dedicated service and support to Fort Polk, Louisiana 21 September 1975 to 21 November 1992 RED DEVILS! — — Map (db m38361) HM |
| | 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 nation. — — Map (db m38363) HM |
| | In honor of those who served 1940-1990 in appreciation to Fort Polk for its outstanding contribution and service to the defense of our nation — — Map (db m38366) HM |
| | The Global War on Terrorism monument honors the Fort Polk soldiers, families and civilians whose support and sacrifice will forever be remembered — — Map (db m38362) WM |
| | 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 nation — — Map (db m38364) HM |
| | "In memory of Second Brigade soldiers who have lost their lives while faithfully serving their country. Their lives were characterized by integrity, courage, dedication and patriotism. These soldierly qualities earned them the respect and admiration . . . — — Map (db m38359) HM |
| | Activated at Camp Polk 1 March 1942 Northern France Rhineland Ardennes Alsace Central Europe Belgian Fourragere Home Station Fort Polk Presented by the Seventh Armored Division Association in honor of those who gave their lives in the service of . . . — — Map (db m38360) HM |
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A Back Door of the United States
Throughout its history, Burr Ferry has stood as an important location in western Louisiana. Many Texas cattlemen relied on Burr Ferry to cross the Sabine river in order to drive their . . . — — Map (db m109522) HM |
| | On July 2, 1863 during the Red River Campaign, Confederate Major General John Bankhead MacGruder issued orders that East facing fortifications be built in 3 locations along the Sabine-Niblett's Bluff, Burr's Ferry, and Logansport. Constructed first . . . — — Map (db m109407) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38332) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38331) HM |
| | The United States Army GHQ (General Headquarters) Maneuvers of 1941, were the largest training exercises ever conducted by the U.S. Army. From the maneuvers, the U.S. learned valuable lessons in military strategy which would help it succeed in W.W. . . . — — Map (db m38333) HM |
| | The Mission Revival style Kansas City Southern Depot opened in 1916. It symbolizes the great Vernon Parish lumber boom of the early 20th century. Closed in 1968, Kansas City Southern leased the Depot to Vernon Parish. Placed on the National Register . . . — — Map (db m38334) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38335) HM |
| | Lee and Syril Eissman Building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38330) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38336) HM |
| | Is dedicated to
the pioneers of Vernon Parish, their descendants
and to all people of West Louisiana.
November 16, 1993 — — Map (db m19020) HM |
| | Construction on the first Catholic Church in Leesville was begun by Father Q. Vanderburg in 1913. The church was blessed by the Right Reverend Bishop Cornelius Van de Ven on April 26, 1914. The first resident administrator was The Reverend Dennis A. . . . — — Map (db m86791) HM |
| | Only soldier from Louisiana to serve under General John J. Pershing's "One Hundred Heroes" in World War I, Company B, 28th Infantry. Received Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. — — Map (db m86665) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38337) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38338) HM |
| | Organized in 1898, the Nona Mills Lumber Company of Nona, Texas established a saw mill at Leesville in 1899. Company officers were Pres. F.L. Carroll, Vice Pres. G.R. Ferguson, Sec. Treas. J.N. Gilbert, and Asst. Treas. L.B. Pikin. Serviced by its . . . — — Map (db m38340) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Originally a U.S. Post Office, this building later housed the Red Hound Bar, which opened in the 1930's. During the Great Louisiana . . . — — Map (db m38343) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Established in 1899 as the "Bank of Leesville" on this site. The first bank in Leesville/Vernon Parish. Founded by Mr. George R. Ferguson . . . — — Map (db m38344) HM |
| | At the 24th annual session of the Sabine Association, Oct. 16, 1871, delegates from the First District petitioned for Letters of Dismission for the purpose of forming the Vernon Baptist Association. Signing for the churches were: Benjamin Franklin . . . — — Map (db m109437) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m38345) HM |
| | John R. Smart "Father of Vernon Parish" introduced act to create parish. Served in Louisiana House and Senate before and after war between the states: signed 1852 Louisiana Constitution. Named Leesville for Gen. Robert E. Lee. A successful planter, . . . — — Map (db m38346) HM |
| | Dedicated to the glory of God and in reverent memory of those in Vernon Parish who gave their lives in service for their country. — — Map (db m38347) HM |
| | Rivers & streams flowing across broad coastal plains 24-30
million years ago (during the Oligocene period) deposited
sediments making up the Catahoula Formation. The Catahoula
formation, found in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, consists
of . . . — — Map (db m126069) HM |
| | In 1862, when Federal troops captured
New Orleans and blockaded the mouth of
the Mississippi River, Confederate forces
under Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor established
headquarters in central Louisiana
where they successfully stopped
Maj. Gen. . . . — — Map (db m125181) HM |
| | Incorporated December 24, 1902 by proclamation of Governor William Wright Heard. Town established on Sections 3 and 4 of Township 25, Range 9W. During the Vernon Parish lumber boom, Rosepine consisted of a school, drugstore, barbershop, two . . . — — Map (db m109439) HM |
| | CCC planted these slash pine
in 1939 in Kisatchie National
Forest. CCC reforestation and
construction of dams, roads,
fire towers and recreation
areas (1933-42) contributed
to a rebirth in Vernon
Parish's forest industry. — — Map (db m125536) HM |
| | Established by members of the Talbert and Pierson families, pioneers who first settled in the area in the 1860's. Thirteen graves are covered with unique grave houses. The origins of grave houses are uncertain-some tracing the beginnings to European . . . — — Map (db m86790) HM |
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