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Site 9: St. Roch Cemetery — The Society Tomb: Screwmen's Benevolent Association at Work
Today, the Society Tomb of the Screwmen’s Benevolent Association in St. Roch Cemetery No. 1 stands as the only known public monument in New Orleans to the screwmen who once played such an important…
A.J. Davis Memorial Highway: A Louisiana Pilot's Final Flight
In the heart of Louisiana, where old live oaks stretch out over the bayou roads, there's a highway named after a local hero. This man answered his country's call to serve from the cockpit of a…
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway: The memory of former Bossier City Marshal
A man of law enforcement that will never be forgotten
Cecil B. Tramel Memorial Highway- The Legacy of a Liberator: The Legacy of the Liberators
In June of 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in what was the opening act of the liberation of greater Europe. As the invasion led deeper into France, Louisiana-native Cecil…
Legacy beyond the Name: The Life and Vision of deLesseps "Toni" Morrison Jr.
In New Orleans, the Morrison name once stood for power, reform, and possibility. But deLesseps Morrison Jr. chose a different path, one that moved beyond City Hall and into the wider world of global…
Horace Wilkinson Bridge: A bridge that was welded and elevated to preserve the legacy of three generations.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge is a bridge constructed to honor the legacy of three separate Horace Wilkinsons who served in the Louisiana Legislature for years.
Joseph D. Waggonner, Jr. Highway: Honoring the work of a Louisiana Congressman
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. was a Louisiana Congressman who served nine terms from 1961 to 1979. Throughout his life, he was involved with the Local, State, and National Government and earned countless…
Sam A. Siracusa: How Sam A. Siracusa built a legacy that extended far beyond business into the heart of local life
A small town businessman became one of Morgan City’s most influential leaders through hard work, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to his community.
LA Airborne Memorial Bridge: The Gateway to Acadiana
The LA Airborne Memorial Bridge consists of twin spans along I-10 that connect Baton Rouge to Acadiana. It stands as a symbol of Louisiana’s expansion.
The Corporal Clovis Wayne “J.R.” Searcy Jr. Memorial Highway
: The Life and Leagacy of Corporal Clovis Wayne “J.R.” Searcy Jr.
After two days of fighting for his life, Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R." Searcy of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office tragically lost his life to wounds sustained in the line of duty. A dedicated…
Thomas M. Alexander Memorial Highway: A man who risked his life for others.
A fallen law enforcement officer who is honored.
E.J. "Lionel" Grizzaffi: The Man who gave a life of Service in Morgan City
Emanuel Joseph “Lionel” Grizzaffi was a Morgan City civic leader whose life combined business, public service, and community involvement.
L.A. "Buddy" Henagan Memorial Parkway
L.A. Henagan, nicknamed Buddy, was a civic leader and mayor of DeQuincy from 1966 until 1982. He would also serve as mayor from 1990 until his death in 2004. Henagan was a veteran, community leader,…
A.C. Schiro Memorial Highway: Merryville High School Coach to Sheriff Deputy
A coach is a passionate and dedicated person that encourages and develops a team or player
Semper Fidelis: The "Corporal Matthew Thomas Richard Memorial Highway": From Iota to Afghanistan, the life and legacy of Corporal Matthew Thomas Richard.
Hailing from the small Louisiana town of Iota, Corporal Matthew Thomas Richard joined the United States Marine Corps with the goal of serving his country. Deployed to Helmund Province, Afghanistan,…
Nickie Gene Voinche Memorial Bridge: "An extraordinary but ordinary man"
Bridge on Highway 190 in Livonia, Louisiana named after Superintendent who oversaw its construction.
Doris Coleman Guillory Memorial Bridge: The Legend from Longville
From high school basketball courts to the professional arena, Doris Coleman Guillory paved the way for female athletes.
Chess Richardson Memorial Bridge: A historic bridge for a small town ledgend
From Confederate Army Colonel to State Senator
The "James 'Terry' Watson Memorial Highway":
More than than a memorial for a life lost, but a reminder of a life lived.: One man's passion for adventure and helping other led to a life of service both at home and around the globe: The story of James 'Terry' Watson
From the opium fields of Afghanistan to the narrow city streets of Bogota, Colombia, DEA agent James 'Terry' Watson traveled to some of the most dangerous locales around the globe disrupting major…
Saint Tammany: The Native American Leader Behind Louisiana's Unique Parish: How a Lenni Lenape Chief Inspired St. Tammany’s Name
When people hear the name St. Tammany Parish, they might assume it was named after a Catholic saint, like many other parishes in Louisiana. However, the “Saint” in St. Tammany is not connected to the…
Reverend A.L. O'Brien Memorial Highway: Remembering a Locally Beloved Evangelist.
Starks, Louisiana dedicated a portion of Louisiana Highway 109 to a Reverend that served their community for decades.
Tunica Trace Memorial Byway: A Route To Treasure
Within the historic area of St. Francisville, Louisiana, Tunica Trace Byway, one of the oldest roads in the state of Louisiana, serves as a pathway of cultural preservation and heritage.
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway: Honoring a Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Community Impact
Sweeping across a key corridor of Bossier Parish, the Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway serves to do more than connect points on a map—it connects a community to the enduring legacy of one of its most…
Tiger Tracks: SSG Robert "Pete" Sweat Memorial Highway: Louisiana Highway 10
Louisiana Memorial Highway number 113 is a portion of Louisiana highway 10 that runs until the location of the Occupy II Baptist Church in Pitkin, Louisiana and is designated as the SSG Robert “Pete”…
A (Huey P.) Long Story: Sam Houston Jones Parkway: LA Highway 378 through Moss Bluff, Louisiana
Louisiana Memorial Highway 18 is named the Sam Houston Jones Parkway. The horizontal portion of Louisiana Highway 378 (LA 378) located in northeast Calcasieu Parish is dedicated in Sam Houston Jones’s…
Preserving Louisiana’s Coastline: The Rodney Guilbeaux Memorial Highway: LA Highway 82 through Cameron Parish, Louisiana along the coastline
Louisiana Memorial Highway 102 is named the Rodney Guilbeaux Memorial Highway. Senate Bill 737 was passed in 2008, which designated the portion of Louisiana Highway 82 (LA 82) located in Cameron…
"The Blessed Company:" SSG William Francis ‘Bill’ Manuel Memorial Highway and Overpass: U.S. Highway 165
Louisiana Memorial Highway number 93 is known as the SSG William Francis ‘Bill’ Manuel Memorial Highway and is a portion of U.S. Highway 165 in Kinder, Louisiana. This is also the location of the…
Stephen E. Ambrose Memorial Parkway: Founder, Fraud, or Something In-between?
The Stephen E. Ambrose Memorial Parkway is a part of I-10, which was named after a famous American historian who spent most of his career writing about the soldiers who fought in the Second World War,…
The Barrow Approach: A Lesson in Leadership
A young man from St. Francisville would join the Marine Corps in 1942. He would lead men through the jungles of China & Vietnam, and up frostbitten hills in Korea. Forty one years later, he would…
Frank Davis “Naturally N’Awlins” Memorial Bridge: The Legacy of a Louisiana Celebrity
The legacy of Frank Davis can be found in the popularity of Louisiana's food and the unique culture within New Orleans. Davis was a radio and television personality who showcased the wonders that…