This is a great piece of art located on a downtown public square in front of the courthouse for the local county (parish). What may be controversial to some of my friends in Boston, I find this monument as a reminder to local families that want to honor their ancestors who, in their minds, gave their all in fighting for their rights to defend their families and property. All American veterans should be honored in such a way regardless of how current events or philosophies may wish to alter history.See more..
4.0Evangeline Monument(24 reviews) - Only go here if you know the story or are interested in history. Monuments & Statues
This is a very interesting stop but only a well read person would understand. The people who make statements like "it's just a statue" do not know the story of the Acadian people. This is the last part of a lesson about the Acadians, not a first stop. Take the time to read Longfellow's Evangeline. It is only about 1500 lines long. Even if you don't ever make it to this area that is a piece of literature that everyone should read. The church beside the monument is also fascinating with a great history of its' own. After doing some pre-reading go on a weekday and plan on spending an hour or two in this area. If you do not pre-read then hire a tour guide. Without knowing what you are looking at you may walk away saying "it's only a statue" or "the tree is closed".See more..
This bridge took years to bild and runs right through one of the largest swamps in Louisiana. Wonderful views. Welcome Center is a must - trove3 of information.See more..
4.0Moviesets(5 reviews) - Movie Prop Disneyland! Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Attended with a school field trip. There was something for everyone and the students had a great time. I hope we can go back soon.See more..
Very nice, well kept and the layout was excellent. There are several monument and also a brick walkway dedicated to the memory of deceased veterans.See more..
5.0World War II Memorial(2 reviews) - WWII Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues I had been to this museum before but the trip I took the other day was 100 times better. I honestly believe that I could have spent all day there. I was there 3 hours but left because I had plans and ran out of time.I want to go back. I will go back.See more..
4.0Pleasant Hill Battlefield(2 reviews) - Mansfield State Historic Site -Louisiana Battlefields Visitor Centre Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Battlefields • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues Public Park on a portion of the 1864 Pleasant Hill Battlefield. Monuments tell of the battle as well as the old town-site of Pleasant Hill. The Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery holds the remains of Union and Confederate dead as well as notable citizens of the town. A reenactment is held every year, the second weekend in April.See more..
Original 1836 cemetery which includes a Confederate Rest of at least 70 marked graves of soldiers who died during the 1864 Battle of Mansfield. Take a stroll in the cemetery to discover a classic Greek Revival "grave house" built in 1884 as well as monuments, Cedars, and Wisteria.See more..
