leesville

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”

MayFest

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events MayFest is an annual music festival hosted by the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission in Historic Downtown Leesville. The festival was awarded the Louey Award for 2012 Festival of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. Past performers at MayFest include many local, regional, and national favorites, including:Continue reading “MayFest”

Mardi Gras Parade

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events Our Mardi Gras Parade took place on February 14, 2015; this annual event is hosted by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and is held in Historic Downtown Leesville.

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”