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Tag: Cottonport Plantation

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 →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized 2 Comments January 25, 2022January 26, 2022 1 Minute

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.

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment November 22, 2018November 25, 2018 1 Minute
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