Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Tag: African-American History

  • George Byron Hamlet: Monroe’s first African-American mayor

    A few weeks ago, I was just playing around on the internet, seeing what was out there by searching prominent names in Monroe’s history, and seeing what came up.  I…

  • Rev. Billy Head

    This pastor is one of the most fascinating figures in Ouachita Parish history.  He was born into slavery.  He became one of the most trusted servants in the home he…