First military air field established in Louisiana. The US Army Signal Corps started training fighter pilots in November 1917. Noted for achieving nationally recognized accomplishments. Dismantled in 1921, only foundations remain a historical marker locates the site of this crucial military training site.
Veteran&apos;s Park includes a Memorial with a Star pattern of bricks representing each branch of the service, WWII Patton Tank, Vietnam era Huey Helicopter and First Lieutenant Douglas B. Fournet Memorial.