Points of Interest

The Nona Mills Lumber Company | Project Vernon Parish

Points of Interest The Nona Mills Lumber Company was one of several timber companies that were found in Vernon Parish in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The historical marker that is located a the corner of East Mechanic Street and North 1st Street in Leesville reads: THE NONA MILLS LUMBER COMPANY Organized in 1898,Continue reading “The Nona Mills Lumber Company | Project Vernon Parish”

Book Nooks – Launch Event

Project Vernon Parish | Points of Interest On October 14, 2016 the Vernon Parish Book Nook project was launched. Book Nooks are Vernon Parish’s version of Little Free Libraries and there are 20 of them scattered throughout Vernon Parish with 10 of the them located within the Main Street District in Downtown Leesville. Each BookContinue reading “Book Nooks – Launch Event”

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”

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”

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”