Sparta was founded in 1849, incorporated in 1849, and was the first parish seat for Bienville Parish. There were two churches, two Masonic Lodges, three private schools and an indigents home. In 1862 organized Sparta Guards for the Confederacy. After the War railroad line came to parish but bypassed Sparta by six miles. In 1892 the parish seat was moved to Arcadia and citizens gradually left.
I really love seeing the old historical sites. This container is a small lock and lock containing a FTF geocaching magnet and certificate for the FTF. I also added some other swag items.