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Pineville Louisiana
Another important element in Central Louisiana, or CenLA, is the City of Pineville, located to the east of Alexandria across the Red River. While sharing many of the memories we all associate with the Alexandria area, Pineville has a wealth of history of its own. Pineville's population is about 15,000 residents. It participates as a "Tree City USA", and has been designated Louisiana's cleanest cities on multiple occasions. Pineville History Pineville has many historic buildings dating to the late 1800s, and several significant cemeteries some of which date to the 1700s. The historic Rapides Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Rapides Parish, is located on the banks of the Red River in downtown Pineville. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Also, the predecessor of Louisiana State University, the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, was located just outside Pineville.
Pineville Landmarks and Institutions Pineville today is the home of several large, well known institutions, including Louisiana College, a 4-year college opened in 1906. Other sites includes Huey Long Hospital, Central Louisiana State Hospital, the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital, a National Cemetery, the Pinecrest Supports and Services Center, and more. Pineville High School, established in 1952, has a long-standing reputation for high quality education, and is supported by a large alumni base dedicated to promoting and preserving the heritage and pride of the school via the PHS Alumni Association. Situated just south of Fort Buhlow Lake, and adjacent to the former site of Sandy Canyon, the school serves the needs of an every-growing population. The Military Presence in Pineville Camp Beauregard, located just outside of Pineville, was originally opened in 1917, and after playing a major role in the Louisiana Maneuvers during World War II, continues to support a large contingent of the Louisiana National Guard.
Camp Beauregard is also home to the the Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum. In addition, nearby Esler Field and Camp Livingston also played a significant part in WWII efforts. As evidence of the importance of the army buildup during World War II, Pineville's Military Highway extends from near Louisiana College out to Kingsville, near Camp Beauregard. Pineville Tourism Pineville is also home to the Old Town Hall Museum, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to municipal government. Visit the City of Pineville's web site for more information about the museum. The Louisiana Maneuvers Museum tells the story of the massive army maneuvers that prepared the United States for World War II and was centered on several army camps in the Pineville area. Fort Buhlow Lake is a popular destination for various boating, fishing and recreational activities. It is also the site of periodic speed boat racing, and is known for its flat, fast race course, sheltered from winds by surrounding hills. Buhlow Lake is often called "The Fastest Lake in the USA". Other bodies of water close to Pineville include the giant Catahoula Lake, Williams Lake, Little River, Walker Lake and others. In addition, the Red River in downtown Pineville has become a popular spot for boating, fishing, hiking and walking.
Located on the Red River in downtown Pineville, the Fort Randolph & Fort Buhlow State Historic Site includes a visitor center with exhibits on the Civil War Red River Campaign, an elevated boardwalk around the fort area, with an overlook near the Bailey's Dam site, and an open field for Civil War re-enactments. Forts Randolph & Buhlow were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Pineville is also the site for the Louisiana Korean War Memorial, at Kees Park. The "Freedom Is Not Free" memorial was erected and maintained by Crossroads Chapter 205 of the Korean War Veterans Association. Just northeast of Pineville is located the Maryhill Renewal Center, the site of Camp Maryhill and the famous "Star of the Sea" boat house on its lake. Pineville: A Large Retail and Business Center Pineville serves as the business and retail center for a number of small, surrounding communities such as Tioga, Ball, Libuse, Paradise, Holloway, Buckeye, Deville, Pollock, Bentley, Fishville, Kolin, and many others. Pineville today has a variety of shopping centers, banks, medical facilities, hotels, and national chain retail stores to serve its residents and visitors. If you have any photos or memorabilia about Pineville to share, please email them to pineville@alexandria-louisiana.com, along with a brief explanation: where, when, who, etc. |
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Pineville Photographs: Past and Present
Historic Postcards
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