Why West Monroe is not Trenton.

Interesting twist on the reason behind the name! Ouachita Citizen, March 21, 1941, Page 1 West Monroe's Post Office Difficulties Began Back in 1883 When Cottonport as Town Name Was Vetoed By Department Why proponents of a change in name for West Monroe selected the name Trenton instead of the name Cottonport was told to … Continue reading Why West Monroe is not Trenton. →

The Crosley Family

While visiting Antique Alley, I happened to go into the public bathroom in the old Union Oil Mill building. Hanging on the wall of the foyer were several historic photographs of West Monroe, including these two. Please excuse the photo quality. I was using my phone and trying to get at an angle where there … Continue reading The Crosley Family →

J.P. Crosley Plantation

Cottonport Plantation, built in the 1850's by Joseph P. Crosley. In the 1950's it was sold to the McLemores and torn down to make way for a supermarket. It was located at 811 Trenton Street, West Monroe.