James H. Beard Monument - Mansfield, LA
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kwashnak
N 32° 00.650 W 093° 40.000
15S E 437036 N 3541830
Obelisk monument to Col. James Beard, fallen at the Battle of Mansfield. Memorial is located on the lawn of the battlefield park outside of the visitor's center adjacent to the driveway into the park.
Waymark Code: WMP1Q5
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2015
Views: 3
Base Inscription:
Front: (Eastern Face)
In Memory of James H. Beard
Col. of the Crescent Regiment
Fell at the Battle of Mansfield
April 8, 1864
Age 31 Years
On the Base: Beard
Back:
First Captain of the Shreveport Greys
Side:
First to Raise the Flag When Color Bearer Was Killed
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Park is open 9-5 Tuesday - Saturday
Entrance fees (if it applies): $4
Type of memorial: Monument
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