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History Adventures for Kids in Lincoln Parish, LA

Short, active outings built for children, where each stop is a place to find, a story to hear and a badge to earn.

Lincoln Parish is one of 64 counties in Louisiana. Most people in Lincoln Parish, LA could name one or two historic sites nearby. The records usually list more than that, and the closest ones are below with the distance to each.

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On the record near Lincoln Parish, LA

The 12 nearest

64 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Lincoln Parish, LA. 26 listed sites carry Lincoln Parish as their county.

Ruston High Schoolunder a mile from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places
Kidd-Davis House1.2 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Meadows House1.3 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places
James, T. L., House1.3 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Townsend House1.4 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Ruston USO1.4 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 2011National Register of Historic Places
Federal Building1.5 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1974National Register of Historic Places
Prescott Memorial Library--Louisiana Tech University1.5 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Dixie Theatre1.5 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1993National Register of Historic Places
Ruston State Bank1.5 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1990National Register of Historic Places
Robinson Hall--Louisiana Tech University1.5 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · ruston · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
First Presbyterian Church1.5 miles from the center of Lincoln Parish · Building · Ruston · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Lincoln Parish, LA. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Kids History Adventures in Lincoln Parish, step by step

1
Set the area and the list of markers to find
2
Split into teams or go solo, with the map open
3
Find each marker and answer one question from its story
4
Photograph the marker to prove the find
5
Count the badges and pick a harder hunt for next time

What people in Lincoln Parish, LA ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Lincoln Parish, LA?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Lincoln Parish, LA and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Lincoln Parish

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Lincoln Parish, LA the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Lincoln Parish, LA are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.