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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

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  • South Grand Street
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  • Paramount Theater
  • Sidney W. Saunders
  • Railroad
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  • Mayors of Monroe
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  • Grammont Street
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Tag: Bawcomville

Brown Paper Mill Postcard

This is what is called a "Real Photo Postcard" showing the old Brown Paper Mill in Bawcomville back in the 1960's or so. I grew up in Bastrop which had a paper mill. Most who have lived near a mill will remember the awful smell...like a dirty diaper. Area residents would say, "Oh, that is … Continue reading Brown Paper Mill Postcard →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment December 8, 2020December 7, 2020 1 Minute

Lenwil School

If you have any friends or relatives that may have gone to school at Lenwil in West Monroe back in the 40's to 50's, you may want to look at these! These came from a Lenwil P.T.A. scrapbook, and show mothers, students and faculty/staff of the school. An added bonus is an aerial shot of … Continue reading Lenwil School →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized 1 Comment November 12, 2020November 4, 2020 1 Minute
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