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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”

Epic Road Trip | Louisiana to Montana

Summer 2016 | Epic Road Trip Trip Description: A most epic road trip from central Louisiana to Glacier National Park in Montana – with stops in New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Departure Date: June 22, 2016 Trip Itinerary: New Mexico ~ San Juan Mission Cemetery Utah ~ Moab Under Canvas ~ Arches National Park ~Continue reading “Epic Road Trip | Louisiana to Montana”

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”

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”

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”