San Luis Peoples Ditch
Submitted by @tmruppert
Joseph Smith
Submitted by @e_joseph_murphy
Pyke Koch Woonhuis
This plaque identifies the house where the Dutch "magisch realist" painter Pyke Koch lived and worked from 1928 until the mid 1980's. In the 1930's some of his artist friends also lived...
- residence
- dutch painter
- magisch realisme
Roman Border
This plaques is on of a series of plaques that explain the marking in the pavement. The plaque reads: almost 2000 years ago the Romans built a fort named Castellum Trajectum. This...
- roman fort
- border marking
Trinity Episcopal Church
Italian Stone Pines
Submitted by @jqmcd
Blue Star Memorial Highway Bedford
Tannehill Ironworks
Submitted by @LostToHistory
Wilson "Boozoo" Chavis (1930-2001)
Boozoo Chavis played accordion and sang in his native Creole French, A prolific songwriter, he is credited with zydeco's first commercial recording. Raised in a rural area of Lake Charles called...
- louisiana
- music
- zydeco
- opelousas
- boozoo
Clifton Chenier (1925-1987)
Originally from Opelousas, Clifton Chenier was dubbed the "King of Zydeco" -- and often wore a crown and cape during performances. A significant force in popularizing zydeco, Clifton infused R & B...
- louisiana
- music
- zydeco
- opelousas
- clifton chenier
Reverand Monsignor Clinton J. Doskey Memorial Garden
"I will give you shepherds after my own heart" Jeremiah 3:15 This prayer garden is dedicated in loving memory of Reverand Monsignor Clinton J. Doskey Pastor 1991-2009 "A shepherd with...
- louisiana
- new orleans
- religion
The Hughen School
Since 1937, the Hughen School and other related facilities have provided assistance to individuals with disabilities. The school grew out of a vision by the Rotary Club of Port Arthur to start...
- texas
- port arthur
- jefferson county
- school
Ernest Ladd
Nicknamed "The Big Cat,” Mr. Ernie Ladd was an American Collegiate professional football player & professional wrestler. A standout athlete in high school, Ladd attended Grambling State...
- louisiana
- sports. football
- wrestling
Sidney Simien "Rockin' Sidney" (1938-1998)
Born in LeBeau, Rockin' Sidney's musical background focused on rhythm and blues, from the 1950s to the 70s. Rockin' Sidney incorporated into zydeco almost every style of music, from Caribbean...
- louisiana
- zydeco
- music
Beau Jocque (1953-1999)
Born Andrus J. Espree, Beau Jocque, was a Creole zydeco musician active in the 1990s. A large man (6'" and 270 pounds) he took the stage name "Beau Jocque," which is Louisiana Creole for "Big...
- louisiana
- zydeco
- music
Rockin' Dopsie (1932-1993)
Born in Carencro, Alton Rubin was a leading zydeco musician and crowd-pleasing performed who played to enthusiastic crowds at concerts and festivals throughout Europe and the Untied States....
- louisiana
- zydeco. music
- opelousas
Roy Carrier (1947-2010)
A native of Lawtell, Roy Carrier learned to play in the traditional Creole style from his own father and later formed his own band. To earn a living, he worked as an offshore oil-driller and also...
- louisiana
- zydeco
- music
- opelousas
Canray Fontenot (1922-1995)
Canray Fontenot is considered the greatest Creole fiddler, known for his blues tonalities and sizable repertoire of French music and fiddle tunes, including many rags. Also a master songwriter, he...
- louisiana
- music
- zydeco
- opelousas
BURLINGAME RAILROAD STATION
BURLINGAME RAILROAD STATION THIS FIRST PERMANENT BUILDING IN THE MISSION REVIVAL. STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE WAS DESIGNED BY GEORGE H. HOWARD AND J.B. MATHISON AND FINANCED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE...
Juan Bautista de Anza, San Francisco
On March 27, 1776, the Spanish explorer Juan Batista de Anza and his men camped at Mountain Lake before exploring the area and setting up a Presidio and Mission, the beginnings of San Francisco....