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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…

The Old Mitchell Graveyard is the first known cemetery to exist in Vernon Parish. Two Revolutionary War soldiers are known to be buried there.

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…

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…

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…

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Bayou Theater offers a couple of movies each weekend. A military or civilian contractor ID is required for admission. Call for more information.

The Fort Johnson's Bowling Center is open to the public. They have a great snack bar plus a pro shop. Party plans are available.