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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CI0_old-confederate-military-road_Pitkin-LA.html
Old Confederate Military Road. . In 1862, when Federal troops captured New Orleans and blockaded the mouth of the Mississippi River, Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor established headquarters in central Louisiana where they succes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22FT_burr-ferry_Leesville-LA.html
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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 herds to Op…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22FP_vernon-baptist-association_Leesville-LA.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22FO_rosepine-louisiana_DeRidder-LA.html
Incorporated December 24, 1902 by proclamation of Governor William Wright Heard. Town established on Sections 3 and 4 of Township 25, Range 9W. During the Vernon Parish lumber boom, Rosepine consisted of a school, drugstore, barbershop, two church…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22ET_burrs-ferry-earthworks_Leesville-LA.html
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 firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MLL_talbert-pierson-cemetery_Pitkin-LA.html
Established by members of the Talbert and Pierson families, pioneers who first settled in the area in the 1860's. Thirteen graves are covered with unique grave houses. The origins of grave houses are uncertain-some tracing the beginnings to Europe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ML6_saint-michael-the-archangel-catholic-church-1913_Leesville-LA.html
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 Aprin 26, 1914. The first resident administrator was The Reverend Dennis …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MI4_sgt-abe-allen_Leesville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPOM_fort-polk_Fort-Polk-South-LA.html
In honor of those who served 1940-1990 in appreciation to Fort Polk for its outstanding contribution and service to the defense of our nation
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPOL_2nd-armored-cavalry-regiment_Fort-Polk-South-LA.html
Side AIn honor of the troopers and families of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment for their dedicated service and support to Fort Polk, LA from 1993 - 2005
"Toujours Pret"
Side BRCSM OF THE REGIMENTCSM Ron Semon 1993-1994CSM Dan L. Helms 1994-…