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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BST_prospect-school_Dry-Prong-LA.html
Prospect School had its beginning in the late 1800s, having its
first class at Prospect Baptist Church, which was across the
road from where the first building was built. In the late 1920s
or early 1930s, the first building was destroyed by a s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BSK_bicentennial-covington-1_Covington-LA.html
In 1907, Guido Alexius and his sons Alfred, Cintio and John, founded Alexius Brothers and Company; and later his son Horace joined in the business. In 1915, this landmark establishment, originally a gym, was purchased. Later in the 20th century, G…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BLD_charles-chalou-trepagnier-building_Donaldsonville-LA.html
This building built in 1868 served as the Ascension parish Courthouse and jail. On June 1, 2017, the Ascension Parish Council officially changed the name to Charles "Chalou" Trepagnier Building in honor of his 51 years as a law enforcer.Born to ca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BJT_abbe-adrien-e-rouquette_Lacombe-LA.html
English sideAbbé Rouquette (1813-1887), poet and priest, lived as missionary among Choctaw Indians in region of Bayou Lacombe from 1859 till his death. The Choctaw called him "Chata Ima," meaning "Like a Choctaw."French side"Abbé Rou…