Isaac Burnett: Grocer and Businessman

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized January 3, 2021December 30, 2020 1 Minute

What you are looking at is an ad in a local newspaper from 1946. That imposing man in the photo, Isaac Burnett, was a very savvy businessman. He opened his grocery with only a $75 investment. Over the course of fifty years, it grew to $1200 a month in revenue. Isaac and his wife Annie were members of Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.

The site where his grocery store once stood at 2800 Jackson Street is nothing but a bare slab of concrete.

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Published January 3, 2021December 30, 2020

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jblan999 says:

May 18, 2023 at 11:13 am

Hello. I’m working on a documentary about Monroe and Mr. Burnett has come up. I was wondering if you would be willing to speak with me about your extensive research on the city and surrounding areas.

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1. ouachitaparishhistory says:
  
  May 18, 2023 at 1:03 pm
  
  Sure! I would be glad to help you in any way I can! Just come by the Main Branch Genealogy Department M-F between 9 and 6 and I or one of my colleagues would be happy to help you!
  
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