West Ouachita High School Almost Called Something Else

Back in 1987, a new school was being built to replace Calhoun High School. Instead of at Calhoun, it was being built in Cadeville. Some wanted to keep the name, but Cadeville residents said that wouldn't make sense. It wasn't in Calhoun anymore. A lot of Cadeville residents wanted to name it William Fenner High … Continue reading West Ouachita High School Almost Called Something Else →

Calhoun High School

Interesting view of the students and building that housed the old Calhoun High School. I don't know exactly when it was taken, but from the dress, it looks really close to that date above the door!

A Little Description of the Town of Calhoun in 1889.

Last week, my boss asked me if I had ever found any history or information on the town of Calhoun. I had to admit that I hadn't. After much scrambling around, she found a short history that had been written by Louise Rhea Humble Terracina. I once worked with Louise and knew her as a … Continue reading A Little Description of the Town of Calhoun in 1889. →

Calhoun High School – 1916

A clearer view of this building can be found here: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/ulm-p15140coll27%3A82 . Notice that the sign says it was built in 1910. The building was six years old when the above photo was published.