The DeRidder USO may have been the first buildling built for and used
exclusively by the United Service Organizations (USO) during
World War II. The building which is located at the corner
of Hwy 27 and 7th Street in DeRidder is now used as a Civic
Center. It houses an interesting collection of memorabilia
and is open to the public. Meeting rooms are available.
Photos below were taken while the USO was under construction. They are
from the collection of the Fort Polk Museum. Click
on a photo to open the full size image.
Photos from Ft. Polk Museum.
For more information on the War Memorial Civic Center, contact:
Beauregard Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 1174
DeRidder, LA 70634
Phone: (337) 463-5534
