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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Erath, Louisiana

 
Clickable Map of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Vermilion Parish, LA (19) Acadia Parish, LA (19) Cameron Parish, LA (3) Iberia Parish, LA (74) Jefferson Davis Parish, LA (3) Lafayette Parish, LA (78)  VermilionParish(19) Vermilion Parish (19)  AcadiaParish(19) Acadia Parish (19)  CameronParish(3) Cameron Parish (3)  IberiaParish(74) Iberia Parish (74)  JeffersonDavisParish(3) Jefferson Davis Parish (3)  LafayetteParish(78) Lafayette Parish (78)
Abbeville is the parish seat for Vermilion Parish
Erath is in Vermilion Parish
      Vermilion Parish (19)  
ADJACENT TO VERMILION PARISH
      Acadia Parish (19)  
      Cameron Parish (3)  
      Iberia Parish (74)  
      Jefferson Davis Parish (3)  
      Lafayette Parish (78)  
 
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1 Louisiana, Vermilion Parish, Erath — Acadian Prairie Settlement
On West Lastie, 0.3 miles east of Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 14), on the right when traveling west.
Due to abundant timber and a salt dome that had the area’s only dependable spring, Acadians obtained lands near Erath c. 1781. Thus the first southern prairie Acadian settlement was established. It was known as “The Spring.”Map (db m101648) HM
2 Louisiana, Vermilion Parish, Erath — First Lt. Brandon R. DronetJan. 7, 1972 - Feb. 17, 2006 Erath, Louisiana — USMC —
On South Broadway Street (Louisiana Route 685) at West Edwards Street, on the left when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
First Lt. Brandon Dronet is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country in the War On Terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom, Horn of Africa. Presentation of Decorations Naval . . . Map (db m224458) HM WM
3 Louisiana, Vermilion Parish, Erath — Private Farrell J. ViceNov. 12, 1947 - May 24, 1969
On South Broadway Street (State Road 685) at East Edwards Street on South Broadway Street.
Army E-4 A Co. 2/18 Infantry 1st Infantry Division Private Vice is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country in Vietnam. Presentation of Decorations Ribbon - Vietnam . . . Map (db m224482) HM WM
4 Louisiana, Vermilion Parish, Erath — The 1964 Fall of the Erath Water Tower
On South Broadway Street (Route 685) south of East Edwards Street, on the left when traveling south.
"In the wake of tragedy, In the wake of a storm, In the wake of disaster, A small town mourns." On this site, the old City Hall and a 125' water tower once stood. On October 3, 1964, during Hurricane Hilda, the water tower twisted and . . . Map (db m224428) HM
5 Louisiana, Vermilion Parish, Erath — The Erath Sugar Company
On West Edward Street, 0.1 miles east of South Kibbe Street, on the right when traveling east.
Donated by The Erath Sugar Co. Erath Sugar Refinery was built in the year 1910. In the year 1914 the Earth Sugar Company, LTD. acquired this bell from the Rose Hill refinery and was used to summon canefield workers. Dedicated to the . . . Map (db m101649) HM
 
 
 
 
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Apr. 26, 2024