Vernon Parish Founders

John R. Smart "Father of Vernon Parish" introduced act to create parish. Served in Louisiana House and Senate before and after war between the states: signed 1852 Louisiana Constitution. Named Leesville for Gen. Robert E. Lee. A successful planter, his ...

Litchfield Vietnam War Monument

In Honor Of Those From Litchfield

Who Served In Vietnam War 1964 – 1975

George J. Acerbi • Lawrence Adkins • Ross B. Adkins • Elizabeth H. Allcroft • Jack R. Anglevich • Will E. Anglevich • Truman R. Archer • David ...

For the Children

Top of the Town

From 1927 until the late 1950s, the landscaped grounds across the street were the Hillcrest Children’s Center. It was founded downtown in 1814 as the Washington City Orphan Asylum by Marcia Burnes Van

Ness and President ...

Litchfield Historic District

Litchfield Historic District

Has Been Designated A

Registered National

Historic Landmark

Under the Provisions of the

Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935

This Site Possesses Exceptional Value

In Commemorating or Illustrating

The History of the United States

U.S. Department of the Interior

National Park Service

1968

Marker is at the intersection ...

Second Bank of the United States

[Top Marker]

This Building Erected in 1817

for a branch of the

Second Bank of the United States

was acquired in 1835, and has been

occupied continuously since that

date by the Bank of Charleston

whose name was changed ...

Merchants & Farmers Bank

Circa 1928

Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

Marker is on 3rd Street near East Courthouse Street, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Benjamin Franklin

Front of Monument:

Born in Boston, 17 January, 1706.

Died in Philadelphia, 17 April, 1790.

Right Side of Monument:

Treaty of Peace and Independence

3 September, 1783

Rear of Monument:

Eripuit Colo Tulmen Sceptrumque Tyrannis.

Left Side of Monument:

Declaration ...

Residence site of James Burt

Residence site of

James Burt

1761-1852

Lieutenant in Revolution

Assemblyman and Senator

1797-1826

Marker is on New York Route 17A 0.2 miles east of Forester Ave, on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

First Fighting at Fort Clinton

Erected June 25 1921

When The British Attacked Forts

Clinton And Montgomery Oct. 6 1777

The First Fighting Occurred Over

The Outworks Located At This Point

Gen. Geo. Clinton Commanded the American Forces

Sir Henry Clinton Commanded the British Forces

First National Bank

Circa 1907

Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and East Lula Street, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street.

Courtesy ...