Jackson Barracks: Polo Field and Adjutant General's Office
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In the 1920s and 30s, the large field north of the Historic Garrison, east of Fleming Hall and Post Headquarters, was used as a polo field. Officers in the 108th Cavalry held tournaments and New Orleanians came out to watch.
Included in the new construction after Hurricane Katrina was a new office building for the adjutant general and his command staff. Major General Glenn Curtis is the 49th adjutant general of Louisiana. Former commanders include James Longstreet, Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, Raymond Fleming, Raymond Hufft, O.J. Daigle, Jr., Ansel M. Stroud, Jr., and Bennett C. Landreneau.
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Members of 108th Cavalry, 1920s
Image courtesy of the Louisiana National Guard Archives
Polo Tournament Ticket, 1937
Image courtesy Louisiana National Guard Archives
Officers of the 108th Cavalry
Image courtesy of Louisiana National Guard Archives
Adjutant General's Office, 2011
This new building sits at what used to be the foot of the polo field. Image courtesy of the Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs OfficeMap
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