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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E6C_purple-heart-memorial-a-war-memorial_Zachary-LA.html
Purple Heart Memorial. Military Order of the Purple Heart. It is foolish and wrong To mourn the men who died Rather we should thank God That such men lived.. General George S. Patton, Jr. var plainText = document.getElementById…
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Medal of Honor Tree. . . This Tree . Dedicated by the Veterans . Administration in 1976 to . America's Medal of Honor . Recipients who helped . Make this Bicentennial . Observance possible . by Gallantry Above and . Beyond the Call of Duty. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DVG_port-hudson-national-cemetery_Zachary-LA.html
Port Hudson National Cemetery. . . Fall of Port Hudson . In May 1863, Union Gen. Nathaniel Banks landed 30,000 soldiers at Bayou Sara north of Port Hudson. A force of 7,500 men commanded by Confederate Gen. Franklin Gardner held the Mississippi …
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Lafayette Buildings. . . 342-348 Lafayette Street . Baton Rouge, LouisianaErected 1762 . Legendary site . of Lafayette's . 1825 visit. var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; document.getEl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A5E_battle-of-baton-rouge_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
On September 21, 1779Col. Dickson commanding the British post at Baton RougeSurrendered toGov. Galvez and his American Allies.This tablet commemorates thisOne battle of the American RevolutionOn Louisiana soilAnd is placed hereBy The Louisiana Soc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A5D_old-state-capitol_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
Old State CapitolRiver Road & North Blvd.Baton Rouge, LouisianaErected 1847-48Razed by fire 1862.Seat of StateGovernment1850-1862 1882-1932.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29ET_louisiana-state-university-surrounding-area_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
About the AreaWith its Italian Renaissance-style buildings nestled amongst the stately oaks and broad magnolias made famous in its Alma Mater, LSU is truly a joy to behold. The 2000-acre campus, bordered on its western edge by the mighty Miss…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29ER_university-lakes-bird-sanctuary_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
About The AreaStretching from Milford Wampold Memorial Park, affectionately known as "Baton Rouge Beach," to the City-Brooks Community Park golf course, the LSU lakes-University Lake and City Park Lake-lie on LSU''''s eastern edge and pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28YA_bob-petit_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
Panel 1LSUAll-American - 1953-1954First LSU Player to Have Number Retired - 1954Member NCAA Final Four Team - 1953SEC Champions - 1953,1954SEC Leading Scorer - 1952, 1953, 1954All-SEC - 1952, 1953, 19541,916 points - 27.4 ppg average1,039 rebound…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27DU_uss-kidd-veterans-museum-ship_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
Situated on the Mississippi River Levee, the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial features immaculately restored aircraft and naval craft. The Louisiana Memorial Plaza honors the more than 7,000 Louisianans who have died in conflict. The cornerstone of the …
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