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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYLY_woldenberg-riverfront-park_New-Orleans-LA.html
Malcolm Woldenberg, one of Louisiana's greatest philanthropists of the 20th century, dedicated his wealth to helping local, national, and international charities in aid of the elderly, children's health, education, the worldwide Jewish community, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY01_loranger-high-shool_Loranger-LA.html
Original structure, 1912. Present structure 1930. A community, civic and educational center. Built under the direction of W. G. Cory, School Board Member ~ J. F. Corkern Principal. Marker donated by Loranger High School Alumni Association, organiz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPV_roncal_Kentwood-LA.html
Site of Civil War home of Charles Etienne Arthur Gayarre Louisiana historian, lawyer, judge, legislator, & Secretary of State, 1846-1853. Grandson of Etinne de Bore
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXM1_camp-moore_Kentwood-LA.html
One of the principal Louisiana Confederate induction centers and training camps during the war for southern independence. Named for Governor Thomas Overton Moore. Over 400 soldiers buried in the camp cemetery.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXM0_tangipahoa_Tangipahoa-LA.html
Area settled in early 1800's. New Orleans, Jackson, & Great Northern Railroad built a stations here c.1853. One square mile formed around it in 1866, including part of Confederate Camp Moore. Town named for Indian tribe.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXLG_mt-vernon-walnut_Hammond-LA.html
This tree grew from a seed of a walnut tree at Geo. Washington's home at Mt. Vernon.
Planted February 22, 1932 by the American Legion Auxillary and Boy Scouts of Hammond in celebration of Washington's bicentennial. Was transplanted in this loca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXLE_peter-hammond_Hammond-LA.html
Under this oak is buried Peter Hammond, of Sweden, who founded Hammond, La., about 1818. Nearby are the graves of his wife, three daughters, and a favorite slave boy
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXLC_hammond-junior-college_Hammond-LA.html
Original site of Hammond Junior College, predecessor of Southeastern La. Univ. Funded by S. Tangipahoa tax. Opened Sept. 14, 1925 w/40 students and a facilty of 5. Linus A. Sims was the first president.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXJK_indepeneance_Independence-LA.html
Known as Uncle Sam when settled in 1830's, Italian families began to arrive in early 1880's. Because of this heritage, the town has become known as "Little Italy". Downtown historic district created by city in 1982.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXJ9_blythewood-plantation_Amite-City-LA.html
This turn-of-the-century home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Daniel Hardy Sanders built this Colonial Revival style masterpiece to overlook his 400 acre plantation. From the columned porch, guest enter into the elegance of …