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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29DW_richard-k-yancey_Vidalia-LA.html
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a resolution on May 2, 2013, to rename the Red River-Three Rivers Wildlife Management Areas the Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area in honor of distinguished conservationist Richard K.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM295I_mississippi-river_Vidalia-LA.html
The Mississippi River's watershed measures 1.85 million square miles, or 41 percent of the U.S., from the crest of the Appalachian Mountains to the crest of the Rocky Mountains.One of the longest rivers in North America, the Mississippi flows 2,34…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM293N_sand-bar-fight_Vidalia-LA.html
James Bowie, wounded as a second in Well-Maddox duel and wielding, the awesome blade of his design, killed Norris Wright Sept. 19, 1827. Modified knife later became famous as "The Bowie Knife."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2931_great-mississippi-river-flood-of-1927_Vidalia-LA.html
The devistating Great Mississippi River Flood on 1927 did not spare the Town of Vidalia.Heavy rains and melting snow in the northern United States in late 1926 and the spring on 1927 swelled the river to the top of its banks. Its tributaries climb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28ZW_james-bowie_Vidalia-LA.html
Folklore and legend swirl around the famous Sand Bar Duel of September 1827, which involved the adventurous James Bowie. What began as a "gentlemen's duel" between Dr. Thomas H. Maddox and Samuel L. Wells on a sand bar in the Vidalia-Natchez area,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28ZQ_post-of-concord-established_Vidalia-LA.html
In 1768, Antonio de Ullos, Spain's Provincial Governor of the vast region of Louisiana, established and briefly held the original post and settlement of the land opposite the Natchez Landing, across the Mississippi River in Louisiana.Thirty years …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28YY_natchitoches-natchez-road_Vidalia-LA.html
This marker commemorates the oldNatchitoches - Natchez RoadHarrisonburg RoadWhich connected the San Antonio Trace El Camino Real, with the Natchez Trace. A ferry across the Mississippi River was operated here as early as 1801.Vidalia, Parish seat …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-91af2_don-jose-vidal_Vidalia-LA.html
Spanish Commandant Post of Concordia, 1798-1803. Served in Spanish Navy in the American Revolution. Spanish Consul in Natchez. Louisiana Legislature named Vidalia in his honor in 1811.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MVF_natchez_Vidalia-LA.html
Here passed, in 1543, De Soto's men under Moscoso. In 1682 La Salle and De Tonti here visited the Natchez Indians. In 1716 Bienville here built Fort Rosalie and established a French settlement. In 1763 the fort was ceded to the English and renamed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6T3_sidney-a-murray-jr-hydroelectric-station_Vidalia-LA.html
In 1990, construction of the largest prefabricated power plant in the world, the Sidney A. Murray, Jr., Hydroelectric Station, was completed 40 miles south of Vidalia. It was the vision of Mayor Sidney A. Murray, Jr. to harness the power of the Mi…