Things To Do
Vernon Parish boasts a legendary list of things to do. You can stroll down Main Street and take in art, antiques and boutique shopping, find historic locations, including Civil War sites and from when this area was part of the badlands. With Fort Polk a proud part of our offerings, even our nightlife boasts of adventure. You’ll find so much to do. you’ll want to stay a while.
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Anacoco
Holly Grove Methodist Church 1834
Holly Grove Methodist Church was founded in 1834 and is believed to be the oldest protestant church in continuous operation west of the Mississippi. Local legend has it that the church served as a stop on the underground railroad in its early years. It is listed on the National Register…
802 Holly Grove Road
Anacoco LA 71403
Old Mitchell Graveyard
The Old Mitchell Graveyard is the first known cemetery to exist in Vernon Parish. Two Revolutionary War soldiers are known to be buried there.
Hwy. 111 East
Anacoco LA 71403
Ruby D’s Cottage Shop and Flea Market
Gifts and Collectibles, Antiques
4799 Main St.
Anacoco LA 71403
337-238-3892
Tidbits & Tackle
Live Bait, Tackle, Hunting/Fishing Gear, Groceries, Hardware
10535 Hwy. 111
Anacoco LA 71403
337-286-9262
Burr's Ferry
Burr Ferry Civil War Breastworks, 1864
The Civil War Breastworks at Burr Ferry were erected during the Civil War to protect Texas from invasion. They are one of the few remaining earthen fortifications in Louisiana and the only Civil War site in Vernon Parish. This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and…
Hwy 8
Burr's Ferry LA 70639
Burr’s Ferry Bridge
The Burr's Ferry Bridge was built in 1936-37 by the W. Horace Williams Company under the Works Progress Administration. It spans the Sabine River and connects Texas Highway 63 with Louisiana Highway 8. The design of the Burr's Ferry Bridge addressed difficult site conditions and employed innovative solutions, including the…
LA Hwy. 8
Burr's Ferry LA 70639
Cravens
Talbert-Pierson Cemetery
The Talbert-Pierson Cemetery is next to Pine Grove Methodist Church. The cemetery contains some unusual wooden grave houses. The origins of gravehouses are uncertain. Many believe that it began as a means of protecting the graves before cemeteries were commonly fenced. Special trees were cut from the nearby woods then…
Hwy 277
Cravens LA 70656
Evans
Jeane Tackle
Fishing Tackle, Groceries, Bait, Propane, ATM
122 Emmitt Jeane Rd. (Off Hwy. 111)
Evans LA 70639
337-286-5858
Fort Polk
Bayou Theater
Bayou Theater offers a couple of movies each weekend. A military or civilian contractor ID is required for admission. Call for more information.
7830 Mississippi Ave
Fort Polk LA 71459
(337) 537-1730 (337) 531-2087
Fort Polk Military Museum
The Fort Polk Military Museum is housed in a new 3600-square-foot facility with objects and historical artifacts relating to Fort Polk history, including uniforms, equipment, weapons, training aids and more to help visitors understand the role that Fort Polk has played in preparing the Army for war. In addition, a…
7881 Mississippi Ave.
Fort Polk LA 71459
337-531-4840
Joint Readiness Training Center & Fort Johnson
Fort Johnson (Fort Polk) covers 198,963 acres in permanent building, housing, and training ranges. It was part of the famous "Louisiana Maneuvers" which took place in the early 1940s and was the largest training maneuver of its kind staged before or since. The army base has the second largest payroll…
Fort Polk LA 71459
