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Roosevelt (old)

Hwy 65, Roosevelt, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 32' 2.64624", -91° 10' 8.80752"

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Historical Marker

Once an excellent bear and deer hunting area, this community owes its name to President Theodore Roosevelt's bear-hunting expedition here in October, 1907. This hunt is said to have inspired manufacture of the teddy bear toy.

Last updated: 7/27/2009 15:10:00

Roosevelt (old) Louisiana