Site of 1st Classroom Bldg.
In 1927 Hammond Jr. College bought the 15 acre Hunter Leake Estate at the N. end of Pine. An enlarged servants' bldg. provided classrooms, a library, and labs. In 1928 H. J. C. became Southeastern...
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
West Baton Rouge conveyance records reveal that on June 28, 1833, Jean Baptiste Hebert donated land for use as a cemetery for the congregation of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. With...
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- cemetery
Tipping Building
China Beach
CHINA BEACH SINCE GOLD RUSH TIMES, THIS COVE WAS USED AS A CAMPSITE BY MANY OF THE CHINESE FISHERMEN WHO WORKED IN AND AROUND SAN FRANCISCO BAY. THEIR EFFORTS TO SUPPLY THE NEEDS OF A...
Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery
Site of Camp Moore, 1861-1865, where Confederate soldiers from several states were trained, the largest camp of the Confederacy. A minor engagement was fought nearby, Oct 5-9, 1864. The men buried...
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- cemetery
- civil war
Confederate Mass Grave
"While Texas will mourn the loss of her brave sons, she will treasure the memory as the glorious martyrs of our common country's independence." The above words echo from the report of Colonel O....
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- cemetery
- civil war
Saint Jacques De Cabahanoce
An organized ecclesiastical parish prior to 1757. The church was then in charge of Fr. Barnabé, a French Capuchin and Pastor of St. Charles (Destrehan), on east bank of river. The registers were...
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- church
Site of First Acadian Settlers in Louisiana
Refugees came overland 1756-57. In vicinity was 1762 grant to Jacques Cantrelle, Sr. of France after whom Church and Parish were named. Section once included in Les Oumas, Eveche of Quebec.
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- cajun
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Second oldest institution of learning in Louisiana, opened in 1821 by Mother Audé and Sister Layton, Religious of the Sacred Heart. The Society was brought to America in 1818 by Blessed Philippine...
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- school
Sinking of the Lady Elgin
Submitted by @robblerouser