Soldiers' Rest
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kwashnak
N 32° 48.653 W 091° 11.059
15S E 669986 N 3631781
1234 Lake Street, Lake Providence near cemetery
Waymark Code: WM8Y9R
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
Views: 12
Soldiers' Rest
In early 1863, Union troops commanded by Gen. U.S. Grant dug a canal connecting the Mississippi River and Lake Providence. They camped in an area known as "Soldiers' Rest," which provided a temporary home.
Erected by East Carroll Parish Police Jury
Marker Name: Soldiers' Rest
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Battle (war)
Parish: East Carroll
Link to more information:: Not listed
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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