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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BGP_crowley-louisiana-post-office-1913_Crowley-LA.html
This property has been placed on the National Registerof Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y23_salmon-lusk-wright-historical_Crowley-LA.html
Developed at this site the world's best seed rice which revived that industry by insuring wider markets. His varieties that are used today for breeding purposes are Blue Rose, Louisiana Pearl, Early Prolific Edith, and Lady Wright.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y1Z_pouppeville-historical_Rayne-LA.html
English SideSide ANamed for the merchant Jules Pouppeville and dating back to the 1850s, Pouppeville was once a stagecoach stop. The town was disassembled, carried north by oxen one mile to meet the railroad, and rebuilt at Rayne Station in 1881.F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NEG_le-parc-du-vieux-depot_Church-Point-LA.html
The Village of Church Point was linked to the outside world by rail on April 19, 1907 when the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeast Railroad reached this point. The arrival of the OG& NE railroad brought an influx of commerce and industry to the area, sp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LQZ_crowley_Crowley-LA.html
Founded 1886 & soon emerged as center of state's rice industry. Historic district listed on National Register of Historic Places. Significant for its impressive c.1890-c.1930 commercial area & its superb Victorian residences.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LQY_senator-john-f-kennedy-presidential-campaign-speech_Crowley-LA.html
On Friday October 19, 1959, Sen. John F. Kennedy (D) from Massachusetts, delivered a campaign speech in pursuit of the 1960 Democratic Party's nomination for the office of President of the United States. From the stage of the 23rd International Ri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LQX_the-bernard-bertrand-home_Rayne-LA.html
In 1883, the town of Rayne was incorporated and J.D. Bernard served as its first mayor. The Bernard residence stands today as one of Rayne's few remaining early structures. Originally located on West South 1st. St., it was purchased by E.J. Bertra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LQU_rayne-depot-square_Rayne-LA.html
Early Cajun settlers of Southwest Louisiana, who established Poupeville, demonstrated their courage and determination by moving businesses and homes one mile north, relocating on the site of the Louisiana Western Railroad, the first train depot se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LQT_st-josephs-catholic-church-cemetery_Rayne-LA.html
The site of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Cemetery was determined after the new settlement of Rayne was established. Huge wooden wheels were made and the old church from the original Poupeville settlement was mounted on them and moved to this l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AUP_jacques-weil-company_Rayne-LA.html
Jacques Weil and brothers, Edmond and Gontran, came to Rayne from Paris in 1901 and established a mercantile business that shipped frogs to restaurants and universities across the country. The business became a landmark in the area, expanding the …
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