| Millennium Statue |
| North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Millennium Statue of Jesus Christ is located in Bilbo Cemetery on North Lakeshore Drive. The 15 ft. bronze statue on an 8 ft. base stands 23 ft. tall over the resting places of Lake Charles earliest and most famous settlers. The statue was sculpted by Janie Stine LaCroix, a descendant of Jacob Ryan, Jr., the Father of Lake Charles, who is buried in Bilbo. |
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| Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library |
| 411 Pujo St., Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Housed in the historic Carnegie Memorial Library building, this collection boasts a friendly staff to assist with serious researchers or novices in tracing family history. Available resources include books, microfilm, and databases with U.S. census records. Mon. Sat., 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 5:30 p.m. |
| (337) 721-7100 |
