Project Vernon Parish

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”