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Built by William Waller

BUILT C.1835byWILLIAM WALLER,SADDLERFacade C.1870Submitted by @lampbane

BUILT C.1835byWILLIAM WALLER,SADDLERFacade C.1870Submitted by @lampbane

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • william waller
  • 1835
  • 1870

The Oil Industry in Mississippi

In 1938, the Mississippi Geological Survey in cooperation with the W.P.A. undertook a geological survey in ten counties. Assistant state geologist Fredric F. Mellen supervised several county...

In 1938, the Mississippi Geological Survey in cooperation with the W.P.A. undertook a geological survey in ten counties. Assistant state geologist Fredric F. Mellen supervised several...

  • mississippi
  • oil
  • commerce

Glenmora Cemetery

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...

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...

  • louisiana
  • cemetery

Camp Claiborne, LA Birthplace of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions

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...

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...

  • louisiana
  • military
  • wwii
  • world war ii
  • airborne

Mike the Tiger - History

About our TigerOther mascots were proposed during the first 40 years of LSU's football team, but the tiger mascot stuck. From 1896 to 1924, students made paper-maché tigers that they took to...

About our TigerOther mascots were proposed during the first 40 years of LSU's football team, but the tiger mascot stuck. From 1896 to 1924, students made paper-maché tigers that they took to...

  • louisiana
  • lsu
  • mascot
  • college

Mike VI and his habitat

About the AreaMike VI was born July 23, 2005, and came to LSU when he was two years old. At the time of his arrival at LSU, he weighed 320 pounds. He will eventually reach a weight of about 500...

About the AreaMike VI was born July 23, 2005, and came to LSU when he was two years old. At the time of his arrival at LSU, he weighed 320 pounds. He will eventually reach a weight of about...

  • louisiana
  • lsu
  • tiger

Tigers in the Wild Conservation

An Endangered SpeciesMike, LSU's beloved mascot, is not only a symbol of the university's school spirit and pride, but also a key in the education of the public about the preservation of tigers...

An Endangered SpeciesMike, LSU's beloved mascot, is not only a symbol of the university's school spirit and pride, but also a key in the education of the public about the preservation of tigers...

  • louisiana
  • tiger
  • lsu

Camp Claiborne

(Activated Oct. 1940 - Deactivated Dec. 1945)Camp Claiborne was named for William C. C. Claiborne, first governor of the state of Louisiana. The camp was part of the 8th Service Command. It was...

(Activated Oct. 1940 - Deactivated Dec. 1945)Camp Claiborne was named for William C. C. Claiborne, first governor of the state of Louisiana. The camp was part of the 8th Service Command. It was...

  • louisiana
  • military
  • wwii
  • world war ii
  • airborne

Camp Claiborne Birthplace of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions

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...

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...

  • louisiana
  • military

Courtney Garg Brousseau Bench Dolores Park

Courtney Garg Brousseau Aug 27, 1997 - May 4, 2020 A LIFE LOST, A LEGACY BORN "I just ate a delicious burrito in Dolores Park, and for a brief moment, everything felt okay." Quoted Tweet Submitted...

Courtney Garg Brousseau Aug 27, 1997 - May 4, 2020 A LIFE LOST, A LEGACY BORN "I just ate a delicious burrito in Dolores Park, and for a brief moment, everything felt okay." Quoted Tweet Submitted...