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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D1F_birthplace-of-buddy-guy-lettsworth-louisiana-70752_Lettsworth-LA.html
Birthplace of Buddy Guy Lettsworth, Louisiana 70752. . . Buddy Guy was born July 30, 1936. in Lettsworth, Louisiana. He worked at LSU facilities services department before leaving to pursue a music career. On September 25, 1957 he boarded a train…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZN_buddy-guy_Lettsworth-LA.html
Buddy Guy. . . George "Buddy" Guy, one of the most dazzling performers in blues history, was born here in Lettsworth on July 30, 1936. His primary influences included local Louisiana musicians and many more who were born across the rive…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CNH_lafayette-buildings_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
Lafayette Buildings. . . 342-348 Lafayette Street . Baton Rouge, LouisianaErected 1762 . Legendary site . of Lafayette's . 1825 visit.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CLV_belle-grove-cemetery_Kenner-LA.html
Belle Grove Cemetery. . Established by the Good Shepherd Family Burial Society of Kenner, around 1860, by a group of African-American men for religious, benevolent and literary purposes. The organization was chartered on December 14, 1898. The p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CL2_love-and-charity-cemetery_Kenner-LA.html
Love and Charity Cemetery. . Established by the Love and Charity Benevolent Society in 1837, by a group of African-American men and women, for religious, benevolent and literary purposes. The organization was chartered on June 13, 1903. The pre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CJV_st-rosalie-cemetery_Kenner-LA.html
St. Rosalie Cemetery. . Established by the Fratellanza Italiana di Mutua Beneficenza Di Santa Rosalia in 1915. The organization, during a special meeting held on October 17, 1915, authorized the purchase of arpent lots 138 and 139 from Michele C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CIT_huey-p-long-bridge-louisiana_New-Orleans-LA.html
Huey P. Long Bridge, Louisiana. . This structure is a combination railroad and highway bridge. Designed by the firm of Modjeski, Masters and Chase, with foundation recommendations by Dr. Karl Terzaghi. It was the first bridge to span the Mississi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CIS_whitehall-plantation-home_Jefferson-LA.html
Whitehall Plantation Home. . Built in 1857 for François Pascalis de Labarre IV. Occupied by Union Troops during the Civil War. After 1892 was a gambling casino, Jesuit retreat house and St. Agnes Church. Magnolia School since 1935.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CIR_grabow-riot_DeRidder-LA.html
Grabow Riot. . At this site, on July 7, 1912, a violent confrontation occurred between the Galloway Lumber Company and the Brotherhood of Timber Workers. The riot left 4 men dead and an estimated 50 men wounded. It was the defining event in the…
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…