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On Nolan Trace Parkway (Louisiana Route 8) at Biscamp Road, on the left when traveling east on Nolan Trace Parkway.
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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 Nolan Trace Parkway (State Highway 8) at Biscamp Road, on the left when traveling east on Nolan Trace Parkway.
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
On 3rd Street north of East Lula Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On 3rd Street at East Fertitta Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
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
On South 3rd Street near East Fertitta Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Pitkin Highway (State Highway 10) 1 mile south of Lookout Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On 3rd Street at East Courthouse Street, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street.
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
On Nolan Trace (State Highway 8) east of John Paul Jones Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
On South 5th Street (U.S. 171) south of West South Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On North 5th Street (U.S. 171) at Ian's End, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street.
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
On Abe Allen Memorial Drive, 0.2 miles north of Jean Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Mechanic Street at North 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on Mechanic Street.
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
On 3rd Street north of East Texas Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On 3rd Street at East Texas Street, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street.
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
On Lake Charles Highway (U.S. 171) 0.2 miles north of Section Line Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
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
On South 3rd Street at East South Street on South 3rd Street.
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
On 3rd Street north of East Lula Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On 3rd Street at East Lula Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
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
Near Johnsonville Road, 1.5 miles south of Pitkin Highway (State Highway 10), on the right when traveling south.
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
On Pitkin Highway (Highway 10) near usfs 421 Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
