Soldiers' Rest

Soldiers' Rest (HM1OPY)

Location: Lake Providence, LA 71254 East Carroll Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 48.608', W 91° 10.952'

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In early 1863, Union troops commanded by Gen. U.S. Grant dug a canal connecting the Mississippi River and Lake Providence. They camped in an area known as "Soldiers' Rest," which provided a temporary home.
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HM NumberHM1OPY
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Placed ByEast Carroll Parish Police Jury
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Date Added Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 670154 N 3631701
Decimal Degrees32.81013333, -91.18253333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 48.608', W 91° 10.952'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 48' 36.48" N, 91° 10' 57.12" W
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Area Code(s)318
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1104-1316 US-65, Lake Providence LA 71254, US
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