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Leesville Cemetery
The Leesville Cemetery is one of the community’s oldest burial grounds, established during the late 19th century as the town grew around the railroad and early timber industry. Over time, it became the final resting place for many of the area’s earliest families, local leaders, and veterans who shaped the region’s history.
Among those buried here are Confederate soldiers from Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and Virginia units, many of whom returned home after the war and were laid to rest by their families in the decades that followed. Their graves reflect the community’s heritage and the generations who maintained these plots long before modern caretaking practices existed.
Today, the cemetery stands as a quiet historical landmark in Leesville — a place where local history, family legacy, and military service come together. Volunteer efforts, including those by SCV Camp 1995, help preserve these headstones, restore weathered markers, and ensure that the memory of these soldiers remains respectfully honored.
Albert Franklin Allen
25 DEC 1847 - 31 OCT 1923
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The 3rd Virginia Reserves were a Confederate home‑defense unit formed late in the Civil War from older men and younger boys not eligible for frontline service. Organized to protect key locations within Virginia, they performed guard duty, local security, and support roles for Confederate forces operating in the region. Though not a frontline combat regiment, the 3rd Virginia Reserves played an important part in maintaining order, defending infrastructure, and supporting military operations during the final years of the conflict.
Edmond "Edward" Marshall
24 AUG 1836 - 15 NOV 1927
The 13th Louisiana Partisan Rangers were a Confederate cavalry unit raised in Louisiana during the Civil War. Organized for fast, flexible operations, they served as mounted scouts, skirmishers, and raiders throughout the Western Theater. Known for their mobility and knowledge of local terrain, the Rangers supported larger Confederate forces by gathering intelligence, disrupting Union supply lines, and engaging in small‑unit actions across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Their service reflects the unique role partisan cavalry played in the conflict.
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Jack Fletcher "Jack" Frost
14 OCT 1845 - 17 DEC 1914
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Smith’s Battalion was a Confederate unit formed from Louisiana volunteers and organized for local defense and support operations during the Civil War. Serving primarily as infantry, the battalion performed guard duty, protected transportation routes, and supported larger Confederate formations operating in the region. Though smaller than full regiments, Smith’s Battalion contributed to the overall defense network within Louisiana and played a role in maintaining order and security during the conflict.
Robert "R E" Foster
18 AUG 1834 - 18 AUG 1912
The 26th Texas Cavalry, often called DeBray’s Regiment, was a Confederate mounted unit raised in Texas during the Civil War. Serving primarily in the Trans‑Mississippi Department, the regiment performed scouting, screening, and defensive operations across Texas and Louisiana. Known for their mobility and frontier experience, the 26th Texas Cavalry supported larger Confederate forces by protecting supply routes, engaging Union incursions, and conducting small‑unit cavalry actions throughout the region.
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Thomas Knapp
1834 -1904
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The Crescent Regiment, Louisiana Infantry was a Confederate unit formed in New Orleans early in the Civil War. Composed largely of local volunteers, the regiment saw action in several key engagements in the Western Theater, including the defense of Louisiana and operations along the Gulf Coast. Known for its strong city-based identity, the Crescent Regiment served as part of Louisiana’s broader infantry forces, contributing to both defensive and field operations throughout the conflict.
Thomas W Watson
11 JUL 1839 - 26 SEP 1924
Green’s Company was a locally raised Confederate unit organized for regional defense and support duties during the Civil War. Composed of community volunteers, the company served as part of Louisiana’s home‑guard infantry forces—protecting transportation routes, assisting nearby Confederate commands, and maintaining security within the parish. Though smaller than a full regiment, Green’s Company played an important role in the broader defensive network that supported Confederate operations throughout the region.
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William Bruce Kimbrough
14 Jan 1846 - 21 JAN 1914
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The 5th Missouri Cavalry was a Confederate mounted regiment formed from Missouri volunteers who supported the Southern cause despite the state’s divided loyalties. Serving throughout the Trans‑Mississippi Theater, the regiment took part in scouting, raiding, and defensive operations across Missouri, Arkansas, and the Indian Territory. Known for their mobility and frontier experience, the 5th Missouri Cavalry contributed to protecting supply routes, gathering intelligence, and engaging Union forces in numerous small‑unit actions during the war.
Winnfield Scott Bullock
1847 - 1922
The 28th Louisiana Infantry was a Confederate regiment formed from volunteers across Louisiana and served primarily in the Trans‑Mississippi Department. The unit took part in defensive operations along the Mississippi River and fought in several engagements throughout Louisiana and Arkansas. Known for its resilience despite limited resources, the 28th Louisiana Infantry contributed to protecting key transportation routes, supporting larger Confederate commands, and maintaining a defensive presence in the region during the later years of the war.