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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MED_livingston-parish_Livingston-LA.html
Created by legislature 1832. Named for Edward Livingston. Courthouse sites include:
Van Buren 1832-1835
Springfield 1835-1872
Port Vincent 1872-1881
Centerville 1881-1941
Livingston 1941-Present
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MEC_haynes-settlement_Springfield-LA.html
One of the oldest Black Settlements in Livingston Parish; only one known to be shown on a map. Named for Haynes family. Property crossed by Brakenridge and Thomas RRs. Galilee Baptist Church est. in 1884 by Rev. C.C.Clayton.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MCD_denham-springs_Denham-Springs-LA.html
Mineral spring area near here owned by William Denham 1829-1855. Hotel near the springs built prior to the Civil War. Hill's Springs post office renamed Denham Springs in 1898. The village was incorporated in 1903.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M5K_carter-plantation_Springfield-LA.html
A Spanish land grant acquired by James Rheims in 1804. Thomas Freeman, fmc, built "Sycamore" 1817-1820.
Colonel William Breed, first sheriff of Livingston Parish, purchased estate in 1838.
George Richardson acquired the property in 1856, whi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M5F_springfield-cemetery-cannon_Springfield-LA.html
In memory of Sallie Martinez Martin, for the dedication of this cannon on December 16, 2006, in honor of her great-grandfather, Johann Dreystadt, and the preservation of the history of Springfield, LA. Johann was born December 23, 1831 in Lauterba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M5E_springfields-role-in-west-florida-revolution_Springfield-LA.html
Situated on El Camino Real (King's Highway), now LA Hwy 22, during Spanish reign (1783-1810). Site of stockade or small fort. In 1810 revolt against Spain, residents led by William Cooper remained loyal to Spanish authority. However, rebels led by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M59_port-vincent_Port-Vincent-LA.html
Originally a Spanish settlement and early port on Amite River route from Mississippi River via Bayou Manchac. First called Scivicque's Ferry for Vincent Scivicque, native of Italy. Parish seat 1872-1881.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M58_indians-along-amite-river_Denham-Springs-LA.html
The Amite River Phase (4000-1500 B.C.) of the Archaic Period was a local variation of a pre-ceramic Indian culture in the area. Gravel lured Indians to the Amite River, which today remains important for this resource.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LN4_hebron-baptist-church_Denham-Springs-LA.html
Oldest in Livingston Parish. Organized in April 1837. First church was log cabin about 3 miles south of here. Frame church built at this site in 1859 on 4 acres of land. 1918 and 1955 larger churches built. Thomas M. Bond first pastor.