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In Memory of Sally Martinez Martin

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...

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...

  • louisiana
  • civil war
  • cemetery

Springfield's Role in West Florida Revolution

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...

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...

    Carter Plantation

    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...

    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...

      1862 Train Wreck

      Near this spot on February 27, 1862 a southbound lumber train collided with a northbound troop train carrying men of Col. Edmond J. Goode's 7th Mississippi Infantry in route to join the...

      Near this spot on February 27, 1862 a southbound lumber train collided with a northbound troop train carrying men of Col. Edmond J. Goode's 7th Mississippi Infantry in route to join...

      • louisiana
      • civil war

      Site of 1st Classroom Bldg.

      In 1927 Hammond Jr. College bought the 15 acre Hunter Leake Estate at the N. end of Pine. An enlarged servants' bldg. provided classrooms, a library, and labs. In 1928 H. J. C. became Southeastern...

      In 1927 Hammond Jr. College bought the 15 acre Hunter Leake Estate at the N. end of Pine. An enlarged servants' bldg. provided classrooms, a library, and labs. In 1928 H. J. C. became Southeastern...

      • louisiana

      Peter Hammond (1798-1870)

      Under this oak is buried Peter Hammond, of Sweden, who founded Hammond, La., about 1818. Nearby are the graves of his wife, three daughters, and a favorite slave boy 

      Under this oak is buried Peter Hammond, of Sweden, who founded Hammond, La., about 1818. Nearby are the graves of his wife, three daughters, and a favorite slave boy 

      • louisiana

      U.S. Military Jeep

      The Jeep displayed here is actually a 1951 model jeep, distinguished from the 1942-45 WW II Army-Marinemodel by its windshield without a divider bar. President Eisenhower generally traveled by...

      The Jeep displayed here is actually a 1951 model jeep, distinguished from the 1942-45 WW II Army- Marinemodel by its windshield without a divider bar. President Eisenhower generally traveled...

      • louisiana
      • livingston parish
      • jeep
      • military

      McDonnel Douglas F-4 Phantom

      VF 142 Ghostriders / U.S.S. America in 1974 The McDonnel Douglas F-4 Phantom aircraft was developed as superiority fighter and interceptor for deployment on board U.S. Navy Aircraft carriers,...

      VF 142 Ghostriders / U.S.S. America in 1974 The McDonnel Douglas F-4 Phantom aircraft was developed as superiority fighter and interceptor for deployment on board U.S. Navy Aircraft carriers,...

      • louisiana
      • military
      • plane
      • f-14

      Loranger High School

      Original structure, 1912. Present structure 1930. A community, civic and educational center. Built under the direction of W. G. Cory, School Board Member ~ J. F. Corkern Principal. Marker donated...

      Original structure, 1912. Present structure 1930. A community, civic and educational center. Built under the direction of W. G. Cory, School Board Member ~ J. F. Corkern Principal. Marker...

      • louisiana
      • education

      Montpelier

      Parish seat from 1812-1832. Land office - a clearinghouse for public lands between the Mississippi and the Pearl Rivers 1812-1837. Montpelier Academy 1833-1840. Early post office St. Helena...

      Parish seat from 1812-1832. Land office - a clearinghouse for public lands between the Mississippi and the Pearl Rivers 1812-1837. Montpelier Academy 1833-1840. Early post office St. Helena...

      • louisiana
      • settlement

      Indians Along Amite River

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

      • london
      • amite
      • river
      • pre-ceramic
      • gravel

      William Bartram Trail

      In 1775, traveling by boat Bartram passed here, noting higher land and trees "of an incredible magnitude"

      In 1775, traveling by boat Bartram passed here, noting higher land and trees "of an incredible magnitude"

      • louisiana
      • bartram trail
      • livingston parish

      Church of the Incarnation

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

      • london
      • amite
      • river
      • church
      • bach
      • duncan
      • missionary
      • rector

      C.P.'s Station

      Dedicated in memory ofCharlie "C.P." CurrierAug. 10, 1911 - March 21, 1983Amite City fireman for 58 years.Electrician and plumber by trade.Fireman at heart.A "Jack" of all trades to thepeople of...

      Dedicated in memory ofCharlie "C.P." CurrierAug. 10, 1911 - March 21, 1983Amite City fireman for 58 years.Electrician and plumber by trade.Fireman at heart.A "Jack" of all trades to thepeople of...

      • louisiana
      • citizen memorial
      • fire fighter

      Blthyewood Plantation

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

      • amite
      • louisiana
      • sanders
      • kennedy
      • plantation
      • blthyewood

      Hebron Baptist Church

      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...

      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...

      • louisiana
      • church

      Salem Baptist Church

      Organized September 11, 1854, by elders J.L. Simpson and George H. Washington. Oldest church in the old 8th Ward. Church was a public school in early 1900's. Destroyed by storms in 1908-1909....

      Organized September 11, 1854, by elders J.L. Simpson and George H. Washington. Oldest church in the old 8th Ward. Church was a public school in early 1900's. Destroyed by storms in...

      • louisiana
      • baptist
      • church

      Historic Denham Springs

        This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural using...

        This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural...

      • louisiana
      • livingston parish

      Historic Riverlands - 1811 Slave Revolt

      Historic Riverlands Church is located in Reserve, a few miles upriver from where the Slave Revolt began in 1811. In 2005, this site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because...

      Historic Riverlands Church is located in Reserve, a few miles upriver from where the Slave Revolt began in 1811. In 2005, this site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places...

      • louisiana
      • reserve
      • st. john the...
      • civil rights
      • 1811 slave revolt

      Denham Springs

      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...

      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...