Bayou Goula
Mugulasha Indian village captured by Bayogoulas. In 1699 Bienville here found Tonti's letter of 1686 to La Salle. Father Paul Du Ru built first chapel in Louisiana near village in 1700.
- louisiana
- native american
- settlement
Gary J. Hebert Memorial Lockhouse
Gary J. Hebert1929-1994Due to his vigilant and untiring efforts, this historic property still stands. Gary J. Hebert refused to back down despite a tremendous push for destruction of the lock to...
- louisiana
- civil memorial
Academy of Saint Basil
Built in 1847 by Dr. Edward Scratchley. Occupied as school by Marianite Sisters from 1859-1862 & 1865-1975. Occupied as military command by Union Army 1862-1865. Renovated by Lt. Governor and...
- louisiana
- catholic
- education
- civil war
The Smallest Church in the World
The Smallest Church in the WorldThe annual Mass at the smallest church in the world, the Madonna Chapel in Bayou Goula, is held on August 15 in celebration of the Assumption of the...
- louisiana
- church
- religion
- chapel
Placed in Memory of L.C."Snook" Myers
Placed in Memory of L.C."Snook" MyersBorn Dec. 21, 1926 Died March 16, 1970On March 16, 1970, L.C.died as the result of a house fire. He served the community with pride and love...
- louisiana
- firefighter
High Speed Rail Transportation In North America
- trains
- railroads
- speed
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley In 1761 at Griffin's Wharf, near this site, John Wheatley purchased eight year old African- American Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) to serve as a domestic slave. Only twelve...
- slavery
- boston
- phillis wheatley
- 1761
Ferry Point Loop & Shipyard 3 Trail
City of Richmond Kenny Park
CITY OF RICHMOND KENNY PARK IN MEMORY OF COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KENNY WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II