Author: Lora Diane Peppers
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Ouachita Bakery
I love this engraving from the Worlds Fair Edition! This building was gorgeous! My best estimate as to it’s location was right across the street from where Jackson enters DeSiard,…
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Words of Advice From a Father to His Son
Trenton, La Sept. 25th 1866 Papa is very proud and happy to learn through letters from Mama and Auntie that his darling Charlie Clayton is an interesting, smart, intelligent, good…
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The Merchants and Farmers Bank
A couple of years ago, I finished transcribing the Worlds Fair edition of the Monroe Evening News, May 13, 1893. There were several very interesting engravings included in the newspaper…
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Miller-Roy Building
The Miller-Roy building is one of the most historically important buildings in Ouachita Parish. In 1929 two doctors, Dr. Dr. J.C. Roy and Dr. J.T. Miller decided that they needed a…
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Trenton and Natchitoches Streets circa 1900
This is a classic shot up Trenton Street. Most of these buildings are still there!
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The Sad Death of Deputies Willis and Edwards.
Deputies Willis and Edwards were two lawmen I found several years ago. They were added to the Officer Down Memorial Page and the Memorial in DC. Richland Beacon-News Saturday, June…
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Monroe’s Old City Cemetery
Take a drive down DeSiard Street towards old downtown Monroe. Just a half mile past 18th Street, to your left you will find one of Monroe’s most picturesque cemeteries. Many…
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Suggestions for Beginning Genealogists
Genealogy is one of the fastest growing pastimes in the United States today. It preserves family ties as well as provides a legacy for future generations. The following suggestions will…
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Dr. E. Russ Williams
Many people have asked me through the years how they can buy a copy of one of Dr. Williams’ books. The Friends of the Ouachita Parish Library have obtained copies…
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 