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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CI3_camp-claiborne_Forest-Hill-LA.html
Camp Claiborne. . At this site on May 7 1942 Sergeant Alvin C York the most decorated Soldier of WWI addressed the 82nd Infantry Division under the command of General Omar Bradley. The division would later become the 82nd Airborne Division and fu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CHC_first-united-methodist-church_Pineville-LA.html
First United Methodist Church. . 1802-1806 First Circuit Riders (ministers) began work in Louisiana. . 1811 Rapides Circuit formed - Miles Harper presiding Elder. . 1814 John Shrock began work in Rapides area of Louisiana. . 1817 Ashley Hewit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CHB_camp-claiborne_Forest-Hill-LA.html
Camp Claiborne. . (Activated Oct. 1940 - Deactivated Dec. 1945) . Camp Claiborne was named for William C. C. Claiborne, first governor of the state of Louisiana. The camp was part of the 8th Service Command. It was also home for the US Army's 34…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CHA_reflections-of-a-youth-we-must-not-forget_Alexandria-LA.html
Reflections of a Youth, also, We Must Not Forget. Reflections of a Youth "In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." -The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Through this diary she became the voice of one and a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C14_central-louisiana-connection_Alexandria-LA.html
Plans for the D-Day Invasion in World War II were developed by Generals Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and George Patton. Preparations for the invasion involved six camps located in central Louisiana. This work resulted in the eventual defeat of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C13_louisiana-baptist-convention_Alexandria-LA.html
Organized December 2, 1848, Rehoboth Baptist Church, Mount Lebanon, by 13 men, including first president James Scarborough. "The objects...shall be Missionary and Educational; to promote harmony and feeling and concert of action...such measures as…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BTB_camp-claiborne-la_Forest-Hill-LA.html
Here at Camp Claiborne the 82nd Infantry Division, "All American" of WWI fame was reactivated on March 25, 1942, under the command of Major General Omar Bradley. On June 26, 1942, Major General Bradley
was reassigned to Camp Livingston, Louisiana…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BT8_the-jewish-temple_Alexandria-LA.html
Gemiluth Chassodim Synagogue was admitted to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 2014 as a notable example of the post-war architectural style known as Mid-Century Modern. It was designed by a member of the Congregation, Max J.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BSY_glenmora-cemetery_Glenmora-LA.html
Glenmora Cemetery ("Old Cemetery")
is
located in Glenmora, Rapides Parish,
Louisiana. It is owned and maintained by
Glenmora Cemetery Association, Inc.,
chartered in February 1950. Land was
donated to the cemetery in August 1950 by
Mrs. Ber…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BSU_lecompte-high-school_Lecompte-LA.html
Built in 1924, the Lecompte High School is a significant historic landmark of Bayou Boeuf. It's Neo-Classical style was designed by architect Scott Yeager, Jr., built by general contractor W. J. Quick. Lecompte High served the educational needs of…