Downtown in Ruston in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Pierian Rose Garden
Photographed By Wesley Harris
1. The Pierian Rose Garden Marker
In 1934, Mrs. B. H. Rainwater, chairman of the Pierian Civic Committee, and her brother T.L. James sought to improve Railroad Park. Mr. James provided 720 rose bushes and the Pierian Rose Garden was born. The garden spanned the entire city block. Pierian members have faithfully tended the roses since that time.
During World War II roses were placed in dining cars of the troop trains that stopped in Ruston. Roses were also handed to soldiers to give to their mothers, wives, or girlfriends. Pierians continue to cut roses for shut-ins, hospital patients, and others.
In 1996, the city moved all roses to Central Fire Station on East Georgia Avenue due to renovations at Railroad Park. Some of those roses were later relocated to Historic Fire Station on East Mississippi Street.
In late spring 2016, the city returned the remaining Pierian roses to their original home in Railroad Park where the entire city can enjoy their beauty and history.
Erected by Ruston Pierian Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas
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Location. 32° 31.719′ N, 92° 38.346′ W. Marker is in Ruston, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker is on North. Trenton Street (U.S. 167) 0 miles south of Park Avenue, on the left when traveling south. located in southwest corner of Railroad Park just feet off U.S. 167/U.S. 80 Southbound. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ruston LA 71270, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. V. S. & P. Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln High School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Louisiana Chautauqua (approx. 1.7 miles away); Vienna (approx. 4.3 miles away); Old Wire Road (approx. 4.4 miles away); Henry Louis Dyer (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ruston.
Regarding The Pierian Rose Garden. Railroad Park has been a community gathering space since the town of Ruston was created in 1884. It has hosted political rallies, pet shows, concerts, festivals, and many other activities.
Photographed By Wesley Harris, June 22, 2024
2. The Pierian Rose Garden Marker
Photographed By Wesley Harris, June 22, 2024
3. The Pierian Rose Garden Marker
Photographed By Wesley Harris, June 22, 2024
4. Railroad Park, site of the Pierian Rose Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 305 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
