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SGT Abe Allen Memorial

Project Vernon Parish | Points of Interest Sergeant Abraham “Abe” Lincoln Allen was a hero of World War I, serving under General John J. Pershing in Company B of the 28th Infantry Division where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. Allen was one Pershing’s One Hundred Heroes – soldiersContinue reading “SGT Abe Allen Memorial”

Ferguson-Dennis Cemetery

Project Vernon Parish | Cemeteries The Ferguson-Dennis Cemetery (know locally as the Leesville Cemetery) is located off of Louisiana Highway 171 North, just before the 171 roundabout and dates to the early 1900s. The cemetery, still in use today, is prominently located on the north side of Leesville. While some of the graves show signsContinue reading “Ferguson-Dennis Cemetery”

Highway 171 Murals & Welcome Signs

Project Vernon Parish | Points of Interest Highway 171 Murals Located on Louisiana Highway 171 South in Leesville, Louisiana these murals decorate the underpass created by the Kansas City Southern Railway bridge. Commissioned in 2013 by the City of Leesville from local artist Les Comeaux. The mural on the right depicts the Kansas City SouthernContinue reading “Highway 171 Murals & Welcome Signs”

Holly Grove Methodist Church & Cemetery

Project Vernon Parish | National Register Properties | Cemeteries Holly Grove Methodist Church and cemetery are located in Anacoco, Louisiana. The historic Holly Grove Methodist Church was founded in 1835 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. There is a marker on the historic church that says that it isContinue reading “Holly Grove Methodist Church & Cemetery”

Painted Fire Hydrants

Project Vernon Parish | Points of Interest In 2014, Taylor and Kelsey Anderson painted fire hydrants in the downtown area of Leesville as their Girl Scout Gold Award Project. The hydrants are primarily located in Leesville Historic District and along US Highway 171; they feature a number of designs and styles. On 3rd Street, nearlyContinue reading “Painted Fire Hydrants”

Benson H. Lyons House

Project Vernon Parish | National Register Properties This home was built c. 1900 by Dr. E. E. Smart, the founder of Leesville, for his daughter Lula. Located in the Leesville Historic District immediately behind the Historic 1910 Courthouse, it is an impressive example of the Queen Anne Revival style. The home is privately owned andContinue reading “Benson H. Lyons House”

Wreaths Across America | Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events | Cemeteries Wreaths Across America is an annual event that takes place across America every December and endeavors to teach the “importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.” Continue reading “Wreaths Across America | Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery”