Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Tag: First Baptist Church

  • Monroe Grammar School Band

    The above parade of fifth and sixth grade boys was taken in the mid 1930’s on St. John Street. The boys in the band were selected from Sherrouse, Georgia Tucker,…

  • Meet The Hasleys

    These two photos were found in Dr. E. Russ Williams’ collection. They are Phinetta Wooten Newman Hasley and her second husband, David Hasley. You are probably familiar with Hasley Cemetery,…

  • Men of First Baptist Church, Monroe

    This photo came from the collection of Nan Saulsberry. It shows the men of First Baptist Church of Monroe circa 1915. Only two are identified. https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A747

  • First Baptist Church Monroe

    Here is another photo we have showing a group of children with their care givers in front of the doors of First Baptist Church, Monroe in 1964. You can see…

  • Reverend L.T. Hastings Photos

    To go along with Tuesday’s post, the library has two photos in our collection of Reverend Hastings and one has his wife Cora as well! https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A667 https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A668

  • Autobiography of Rev. Luther T. Hastings

    Last month, I stumbled across this website, which transcribed the remembrances of former First Baptist Church pastor, the Rev. L.T. Hastings. He served Monroe between 1925 and 1949. His time…

  • First Baptist Church, Monroe Postcard

    This is a great shot of the First Baptist Church building when it was brand new. Of course, it is now well over 100 years old! https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-orv%3A55

  • Corner of Grammont and St. John

    I love this old photo! It was taken looking up St. John street near the intersection with Grammont Street. You can see the old post office, First Baptist Church and…

  • First Baptist Church of Monroe

    This is an old postcard that shows the First Baptist Church of Monroe not long after it was constructed in 1911. It was built on the site of the original…

  • St. John Street Looking North

    From the look of the cars, the above photo would have been taken in the 20’s. On the west side of the street we can see the old City Hall,…