Endom Livery is torn down.

30 May 1922 News-Star

Tallyho Riding: Courtship in the Late 1800’s.

Have you ever heard of Tallyho riding? No? Me neither. This little article in a rare copy of the Monroe Morning post, appeared in a 1929 issue. It had been clipped for the Special Collection transportation files several years ago. In the same file was a clipping of a photo from the Monroe Morning World … Continue reading Tallyho Riding: Courtship in the Late 1800’s. →

Fred Endom

Many people cross the Endom bridge in Monroe every day, but are unfamiliar with who it is named for. Endom bridge is named for two German immigrant brothers, named Fred and Robert Endom. Fred was Monroe’s mayor in the late 1800’s and Robert was a judge. Both men were held in high esteem by the … Continue reading Fred Endom →

Endom Livery Stable

The above building was built in 1878 by Frederick Endom. He and his brother were German emigrants who settled in Monroe just before the Civil War broke out. Fred was a very well respected figure in Monroe. His prominence soon led him into politics, where he eventually served several terms as Monroe's mayor. The Livery … Continue reading Endom Livery Stable →