I'm beginning to learn roughly where these plantations in eastern Monroe were (again...roughly). I found a front-page article in the News-Star June 22, 1920 headlined, "Plans for Transfer of "Kansas" Plantation Is Sold For $86,000: 436 Acres To Be Orphanage Site". Basically, John P. Parker, Sr. sold the plantation to the Baptist Church as the … Continue reading Kansas Plantation is sold
Tennille Ancestral Home (Limerick Plantation) is Torn Down
Can you tell I have been researching old homes a bit? This one just about makes me want to cry, since Limerick was probably built before 1810. The site is now known as the Sherrouse House next to Tennille Cemetery. News-Star, July 16, 1928, Page 5 Motorists driving out DeSiard road have been watching with … Continue reading Tennille Ancestral Home (Limerick Plantation) is Torn Down
The End of Travelers Rest Plantation
The Ouachita Citizen, Friday, October 4, 1946, Page 1 TRAVELERS REST MANOR IS RAZED Mrs. McGuire Will Build Modern Home at Site of Landmark "Travelers Rest," the ancient home of the McGuires and one of the oldest man-made landmarks in North Louisiana, has been completely razed to make way for a new and modern home, … Continue reading The End of Travelers Rest Plantation
West Monroe Landmark Torn Down
Ouachita Citizen, May 26, 1933, Page 1 CITY'S LARGEST BUILDING RAZED: ONE-TIME GATHERING PLACE FOR STOCKMEN NOW ONLY A MEMORY Big Structure, Its Usefulness Ended By the Universal Acceptance of the Motor Car, and Damaged By Elements and Age, is Salvaged for Building Material Another old landmark is gone from West Monroe. For years it … Continue reading West Monroe Landmark Torn Down
What Plantation?
This is a bit frustrating. I am familiar with the names of plantations, but I don't really know the exact area they stood in. I can tell you exactly where Limerick Plantation stood (on the site of Sherrouse House), but some of the others in that same area, nope. That is frustrating at the moment, … Continue reading What Plantation?
Merry Christmas!
Just wanted to share this cozy photo of Desiard Street in snow, ready for Christmas! have a wonderful Christmas!
City Coney Island
This is the building that housed Tail Gators, across the street from the site of the Downtown Billiards Parlor. The address (as you see in the window) was 519 DeSiard Street. Just LOOK at that car!
Bayles’ Fish Market – 1985
For over 52 years Bayles' Fish Market was a staple in West Monroe. It was THE place to go for the freshest fish! Opened by Mr. Albert Bayles circa 1939, he operated it until his death in 1987. It stayed open for a few more years until it was eventually sold and is now known … Continue reading Bayles’ Fish Market – 1985
The History of The Bright-Lamkin-Easterling Home
The land that the above home would be built on, was once part of Henry Bry's Mulberry Grove plantation. The Bry family sold the land to William A. Bright, a railroad baron, to build his home on. The Louisiana Review (New Orleans) April 18, 1890, page 1 Major W.A. Bright, of the H., C. A. … Continue reading The History of The Bright-Lamkin-Easterling Home
1971 Burning of Crosley Elementary
On June 9, 1971, fire broke out in the copy room of Crosley Elementary School, located at 700 Natchitoches Street. Due to the interior being of wood, the fire quickly spread. Three different fire departments were called in. Before it was over, three firefighters were hurt (one seriously) and the roof and entire second floor … Continue reading 1971 Burning of Crosley Elementary
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 