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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
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
Center Panel Western Boundary of a Lawless Land
When Spain and America formed an official neutral buffer in western Louisiana in order to set the boundary of the Louisiana Purchase, the Sabine River
stood as the western border of that . . . — — Map (db m225135) HM
From 1940 to 1944, American soldiers participated in the Louisiana Maneuvers. The Louisiana Maneuvers consisted of a series of war games each year, but two major war games, one
in 1940 and one in 1941, are most remembered. The exercises tested the . . . — — Map (db m211223) 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
Born in Ireland and well educated, Nolan immigrated to America where he
became associated with General James Wilkinson in Kentucky. He represented
Wilkinson's business affairs in Natchez and New Orleans. In 1791 he traveled to
Texas and returned . . . — — Map (db m224366) 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
Center Panel Abraham Lincoln "Abe" Allen was born on April 19, 1896. His parents were Lacy Marie Nash and John Louis Allen. He grew up around Leesville and Walnut
Hill, and he volunteered for service in the Army on Jan. 16, 1917. He was assigned . . . — — Map (db m225132) HM
The Hicks Property of the First Baptist Church given by Joe J. Jicks in memory of his wife Dorris Reed Hicks and his mother May Smart Hicks. Dedicated September 9, 1984 To God's Glory — — Map (db m224408) 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
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 m224365) 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
Center Panel An Early Home for Early People
The Wolf Rock site is best described as two small rock overhangs overlooking Bundick Creek. The site is the only known rock overhang in Louisiana used by the area's indigenous people. The overhang . . . — — Map (db m211229) HM
