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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”

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”

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”

Wreaths Across America | Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events | Cemeteries Wreaths Across America is an annual event that takes place across America every December and endeavors to teach the “importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.” Continue reading “Wreaths Across America | Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery”

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.

West Louisiana Forestry Festival

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events The 108th Annual West Louisiana Forestry Festival took place on October 1-5, 2014 at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival Fairgrounds. The fair and carnival open on the 1st Wednesday of October and kick off with the Annual Senior Citizens Day hosted by the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office andContinue reading “West Louisiana Forestry Festival”