Places of Interest

Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex | Project Vernon Parish

National Register Properties | Outdoor Recreation | Places of Interest |Trails & Byways Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex is the site of the former Fullerton Sawmill and Town. Established in the early 1900’s, Fullerton was the largest pine sawmill west of the Mississippi River and was home to approximately 5,000 people. Today, the complex is operatedContinue reading “Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex | Project Vernon Parish”

Talbert-Pierson Cemetery

Project Vernon Parish National Register Properties | Places of Interest | Cemeteries | Trails & Byways Talbert-Pierson Cemetery located in the Cravens Community is a historic cemetery with grave houses (also know as grave shelters) as is part of the Myths & Legends Byway in Vernon Parish. The cemetery was placed on the National Register ofContinue reading “Talbert-Pierson Cemetery”

Wolf Rock Cave

Project Vernon Parish Places of Interest | Trails & Byways | Outdoor Recreation Wolf Rock Cave is located in the Vernon Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District of Kisatchie National Forest. The cave dates to around 2500-1000 B.C.E. and was likely used by native peoples to shelter or to collect tool making material. Today, theContinue reading “Wolf Rock Cave”

Vernon Parish Veterans Plaza | Leesville, Louisiana

Project Vernon Parish | Places of Interest Vernon Parish is the proud home of the Joint Readiness Training Center & Fort Polk, the largest military base in the state of Louisiana. The military tradition in this parish is strong and dates back to the 1940s with the Great Louisiana Maneuvers which took place in WestContinue reading “Vernon Parish Veterans Plaza | Leesville, Louisiana”

United States Post Office | Leesville, Louisiana

Project Vernon Parish | Places of Interest The United States Post Office in Leesville, Louisiana was constructed in 1936 and sits on the corner of Maggie and 3rd Streets within the Leesville Main Street District and the Leesville Historic District. Built in the Art Deco style and featuring three bas-relief sculptures (two exterior and oneContinue reading “United States Post Office | Leesville, Louisiana”