Anacoco, Louisiana

Project Vernon Parish | Municipalities The Village of Anacoco is located in central Vernon Parish and was likely named after the nearby Bayou Anacoco.  Acacoco is a rural village with just under 900 residents, according to the 2000 census.

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”

The Project | The List

The Project: Project Vernon Parish | Exploring Rural Louisiana | A Photography Project by @bsdlouisiana A photography project focusing on rural Vernon Parish, Louisiana.  I will be photographing and documenting places and events throughout my parish to showcase the rural beauty of this place that that I call home. The List: This list is someContinue reading “The Project | The List”