National Register Listing

Miller, J. M., and Brother Store

7886 LA 473, Florien, LA
Local significance of the building:
Commerce

Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.

Audiobooks about the history of Louisiana.
Louisiana was briefly an independent republic. After declaring independence from Spain in 1810, a group of Louisianans established the Republic of West Florida, which included parts of what is now Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. However, the republic was short-lived, as it was quickly annexed by the United States.
Louisiana random facts
Sabine Parish is located in the northwest region of the state of Louisiana, United States. The history of Sabine Parish dates back to the early 19th century when it was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Choctaw.

In the 1830s, settlers from the southern states, mainly from Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, began to arrive in the area, attracted by the fertile land and abundant natural resources. The parish was officially established in 1843, named after the Sabine River that forms part of its western boundary.

During the Civil War, Sabine Parish was heavily involved in the conflict. Many of its residents enlisted in the Confederate Army, and the Battle of Mansfield, fought in April 1864, took place within the parish. This battle, a Confederate victory, marked a turning point in the Red River Campaign.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sabine Parish saw a boom in the timber industry. The vast pine forests and abundant waterways made it an ideal location for logging, and several sawmills operated in the area. However, the decline of the timber industry in the 1920s and the Great Depression had a significant impact on the economy of the parish.

Today, Sabine Parish is known for its natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and cultural heritage. It is home to the Sabine National Forest, Toledo Bend Reservoir, and various historical sites. The parish continues to evolve, embracing its rich history while looking towards a promising future.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Sabine Parish, Louisiana.

  • 1730: The area now known as Sabine Parish was inhabited by various Native American tribes.
  • 1806: The United States acquired the region as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
  • 1819: Sabine Parish was established as a political subdivision of the Territory of Missouri.
  • 1836: Sabine Parish became part of the newly-formed Republic of Texas.
  • 1845: Sabine Parish was incorporated into the state of Louisiana when Texas was admitted to the United States.
  • 1846: The town of Many, the current seat of Sabine Parish, was founded.
  • 1900: The timber industry became a prominent economic force in the region.
  • 1928: Toledo Bend Reservoir was created by damming the Sabine River, providing a source of hydroelectric power and recreation.
  • 1942: Fort Polk, a major U.S. Army training center, was established in the northern part of the parish during World War II.