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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 has many historic buildings dating to the late 1800s, and several significant cemeteries some of which date to the 1700s. The historic Rapides Cemetery is located on the banks of the Red River in downtown Pineville.
Also, the predecessor of Louisiana State University, the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, was located just outside Pineville.
Historic Rapides Cemetery, Pineville |
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, a National Cemetery, 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.
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.
Old Town Hall Museum, Pineville |
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.
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.
Pineville is the site for the Louisiana Korean War Memorial, at Kees Park.
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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Submitted by Bill King, Houston, Bolton Class of 1953
Pineville Grammar School photo class of 1947.
Names of many of the students in the photo can be found on the second photo.
The teacher is thought to be Mrs. Stafford Kees (but not certain). |
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Willie King (1898-1945)
At the time of his death in the spring of 1945, he was serving
as 'Chief Clerk' at the Pineville Post Office. He also served briefly
during World War I and was a Mason.
This photo of Willie King was taken at the 3rd District Agricultural School
at Magnolia, Arkansas in about 1919.
Submitted by Bill King, Houston, Bolton Class of 1953 |
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| Barron's Store, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| The remains of the Walter Luker Furniture Store & Murray Brothers Store,
Main Street, Pineville, Louisiana after the tornado of April 4, 1923 |
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Main Street, Pineville, Louisiana, showing Economy Grocery store and the Masonic Hall on the left, Berwick Drug Store in the middle, and Eddies Bar-B-Q on the right.
Photo taken around 1967 just before the two buildings on the right were demolished. |
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The Last Day of the Murray Street Bridge, 1984
Looking east towards Pineville |
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| Special
thanks to Brenda Mills for providing this very
old postcard of the Pineville flood for the enjoyment of all Retropsective viewers! |
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Sandy Canyon, near Lake Buhlow, Pineville, Louisiana, November of 1954.
Near current location of Pineville High School |
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| First Baptist Church, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| Louisiana College, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| Huey Long Charity Hospital, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| Central Louisiana State Hospital, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| O. K. Allen Bridge over the Red River, connecting Pineville and Alexandria, Louisiana |
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| O. K. Allen Bridge over the Red River, connecting Pineville and Alexandria, Louisiana |
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Traffic Bridge over the Red River, seen from Pineville, Louisiana, looking west towards Alexandria.
Connected Main Street in Pineville with Murray Street in Alexandria |
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| U. S. Veterans' Hospital, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| U. S. Veterans' Hospital, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| U. S. Veterans' Hospital, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| U. S. Veterans' Hospital, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Pineville, Louisiana |
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| National Cemetery, Pineville, Louisiana |
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Matchbook covers featuring several businesses that operated in Pineville during World War II and the 1940s
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Jimmie Walker's Appliances
726 Main Street, Pineville, LA. |
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