preserving cultural heritage
We will not forget our heritage familiesfor they are unsung heroes who surrendered their homes and way of life
for the sake of this nation.
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cemetery maps
Fort Johnson manages 23 historic cemeteries, which collectively contain approximately 1,000 graves.Media Gallery
veterans
The Heritage Families of Vernon, Sabine, and Natchitoches Parishes have consistently served this nation proudly in its national defense. The list of names below has been compiled since the Fort Johnson Heritage Project began in 2007.Heritage Story Map #1
This tour features Fort Johnson area cemeteries, home sites, and other special places associated with families who settled the area long before Fort Johnson was established.
Heritage Story Map #2
Most of the early cemeteries located on or near Fort Johnson were quite small because the early settlements themselves were small and widely scattered.
Fort Johnson Website
Home of the Joint Readiness Training Center
Reunion Honors Heritage Families
In the wake of World War II, as the United States prepared to join the Allied powers in the battle against the Axis powers, U.S. Army leaders knew they had to develop sharp tactics in order to fight against a solid enemy force.