Family maps of vernon parish, louisiana arphax publishing co. Historic vernon parish courthouse when vernon parish was first created in 1871, dr. Online catalogslocallouisianalouisiana state databasesmapsmilitarynewspapers. Welcome to vernon parish, louisiana welcome to vernon parish, lagenweb site. Vernon parish, has a long, adventurous history that we love to share with visitors. Vernon parish was created by taking parts from the parishes of natchitoches, rapides, and sabine. The parish economy was largely based on pine products since its earliest days. Alco, allendale subdivision, almadane, anacoco, barham, billy goat hill, burnstown.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me. My name is carla karbowski clifton and i am the county coordinator for this parish. See more ideas about louisiana, history and louisiana history. What cities and towns are in vernon parish, louisiana and in this book. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now vernon parish, louisiana, gleaned. A brief history of vernon parish, louisiana, from the first known settlers of the parish to the present time cupit, john thomas on. Dive into louisiana s deeply rich cultural history when you visit any of the nine nationally accredited state museums. Guide to vernon parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth. Outlaws and bandits as well as heroes and soldiers made their mark on this fertile soil. Smart donated a block of land for the first courthouse and other city structures. Genealogy trails history group vernon parish, louisiana source.
Library card number or ez username pin or ez password. Patrons with a valid vernon parish library card may download 5 songs per week. About us vernon parish is proud of its history as a part of no mans land along what was the disputed border with mexico. Historic places vernon parish louisianas legend country. Music videos are also available, and count for 2 of 3 weekly points. Miss minnie is going to attend the national convention of postmasters in new york city in august. Shot, edited, written and voiced by lydia magallanes for kalb nbc 5 in alexandria, louisiana colorful wooden boxes popped up around vernon parish over the.
Project vernon parish points of interest on october 14, 2016 the vernon parish book nook project was launched. A brief history of vernon parish, louisiana, from the first known sett. Vernon parish history on march 30, 1871, the louisiana general assembly passed an act designating the creation of vernon parish, to be named in honor of mt. The parish is named for mount vernon, the home of george washington, the first u. Vernon parish is a parish located in the state of louisiana.
Libraries southwest calcasieu parish public library. I have always wanted to go to a national convention but they have been held at the time of year when i cant get away from my business, but this year because of the fair they are meeting in august. History of vernon parish vernon parish was named after george washingtons home, mt. Local histories are available for vernon parish, louisiana genealogy. Vernon parish is proud of its history as a part of no mans land along what was the disputed border with mexico. A brief history of vernon parish, louisiana, from the first known settlers of the parish to the present time. Vernon, and was created by an act of the louisiana legislature on march 30, 1871 from. Clear creek conservation area in vernon county, missouri. The vernon parish police jury is the governing authority of vernon parish. Clear creek campground, pollock, louisiana, in kisatchie national forest east of us 165, and northwest of camp beauregard and the camp beauregard wildlife management area. Vernon parish the official website of louisiana louisiana. If you check this book, you may find something on the town of petersburg.
County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. There is a book at the vernon parish library titled louisiana post offices sorry, i cant remember the authors name which has info. In vernon parish, legend says a lone sassafras tree marked the main ferry crossing and over the years treasure hunters dug hole after hole around it. The history of these two contiguous parishes can be understood, in part, by examining the influence of pioneer families. H wrote his book before computers and e mail and cupid was not a good typist. Vernon, and was created by an act of the louisiana legislature on march 30, 1871, from portions of the parishes of natchitoches, rapides, and sabine.
Vernon parish was created on 1871, from natchitoches, rapides and sabine parishes and the parish was named in honor of mount vernon, the home of george washington, the first u. President vernon parish is bordered by sabine parish northwest. Vernon parish was named after george washingtons home, mt. Vernon parish, louisiana genealogy familysearch wiki. Libraries southwest or lsw promotes and enhances libraries and their services in southwest louisiana. Read about our history and visit for a firsthand look at louisianas legend. We honor diversity and respect all people as individuals. This project was funded by the department of defenses legacy resource management program and administered by the southeast. A brief history of vernon parish, louisiana, from the first known settlers of the parish to the present time unknown binding 1963. Bordered on the west by the sabine river, the parish was founded in 1871 during the reconstruction era. American state, county, and town sources, third ed.
Log in with either your library card number or ez login. Vernon parish, louisiana genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Fort polk and vernon parish, 18001940 scholar commons. Vernon parish project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The parish was named for mount vernon, the home of george washington, the first u. Book nooks are vernon parish s version of little free libraries and there are 20 of them scattered throughout vernon parish with 10 of the them located within the main street district in downtown leesville. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Nelsons parents are john stephens and unkwn craft, both buried someplace in smith county. A reciprocal borrowers agreement allows lsw cardholders from any of the member libraries to use the services in any other member library locations. Vernon parish, louisiana map it was created on march 30, 1871 from natchitoches parish, rapides parish and sabine parish. A brief history of vernon parish, louisiana, from the.
Wise, 1971, printed by west calcasieu printers edition, in english. Vernon, and was created by an act of the louisiana legislature on march 30, 1871 from portions of the natchitoches, rapides and sabine parishes. Louisianas legend country celebrates their stories that shaped the culture of today. If you are a resident of any of the parishes listed below, you may apply for an lsw card. History of pioneer families in beauregard and vernon parishes. In 1870, the fifth reconstruction parish, cameron, was created, which was followed by the sixth, seventh, and eighth parishes red river, vernon, and webster, respectively in 1871. National park service southeast archeological center, 1999.
For more information about local histories see the wiki page section louisiana local histories. History of vernon parish louisiana vernon parish was named after george washingtons home, mt. The parish is located in west central louisiana, has a land mass of 1,341 square miles making it the 2nd largest parish in the state, and has a population of 52,334. The museum of west louisiana was established in 1987 for the purpose of preserving and displaying artifacts illustrative of the history, culture, folk art, and resources of vernon parish and the west central area of the louisiana territory. Marthas parents are patrick henry fletcher and martha ann arnold, both buried in vernon parish. Vernon parish je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi luizijana. Nelson moved from smith county, ms to sabine parish vernon in 1865, and married martha in oct 1866 in sabine parish vernon. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A brief history of vernon parish, louisiana, from the first known settlers of the parish to the present time john thomas cupit. The florien and fisher communities tell stories about hiram midkiff, a former member of murrells gang who was believed to be a brazen horse thief and one of murrells boldest lieutenants. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the libraries southwest consortium digital collection.
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