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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/HM2935_leon-pee-wee-whittaker_Ferriday-LA.html
Leon "Pee Wee" Whittaker
was born circa 1906. He was raised mostly by his mother, Kizzie who could play
"most anything" remembered Pee Wee. Mrs. Whittaker took Pee Wee on tour with her band until he was old
enough to go to school.
Pe…
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/HM291E_haneys-big-house_Ferriday-LA.html
Will Haney, a World War I vet, was one of Ferriday's leading African-American businessmen who made his living selling insurance, managing rental property and operating a laundry and hotel. But he is nationally known for his famous cafe and nightcl…
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/HM28Z9_veterans-of-lake-st-john-a-war-memorial_Ferriday-LA.html
Dedicated To The Veterans Of Lake St. John
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 …