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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

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  • Paramount Theater
  • Sidney W. Saunders
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  • Trenton Street
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  • Mayors of Monroe
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Tag: Antique Alley

Antique Alley History

Great little history video showing the story behind several of the buildings and stores along Trenton Street in West Monroe, known as Antique Alley. https://youtu.be/L0QgbVydGbw

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment December 8, 2019December 2, 2019 1 Minute

Doc’s Meat Market

G.C. "Doc" Moore owned the above building around the turn of the century. It was located on Commerce street in West Monroe. The building is still there if you would like to see it.

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment May 20, 2019May 13, 2019 1 Minute

Webb Hotel

The old Webb Hotel on Antique Alley was built around 1900. It is now only two stories tall, due to a fire on the third floor! It now serves as a bed and breakfast.

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment May 19, 2019May 13, 2019 1 Minute

Uriah Millsaps building

The oldest commercial building in West Monroe can be found on Commerce street. For many years, it was the Trenton Street Appliance Store. The building was built in 1885 by Uriah Millsaps. Uriah and his brother F.F. came to the town of Trenton and set up a mercantile store selling the Tennessee Wagon. When he … Continue reading Uriah Millsaps building →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized 1 Comment January 5, 2019January 2, 2019 1 Minute

Trenton and Natchitoches Streets circa 1900

This is a classic shot up Trenton Street.  Most of these buildings are still there!

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment October 17, 2018October 16, 2018 1 Minute
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