G.B. Cooley’s Yacht the Weto

In the early 20th century, G.B. Cooley decided he needed a yacht. He was the son and brother of steamboat captains, so he knew what to look for. Cooley ended up buying what was called an "oyster lugger" which had been used to haul oysters and shells to market. It had been in use for … Continue reading G.B. Cooley’s Yacht the Weto →

Miscellaneous Photos and Documents on Ouachita Parish

And to go along with yesterday's post, Vernon Parish Library also has a collection of miscellaneous photos and documents they have put on Flickr. https://flic.kr/s/aHsiVtCZhU There are some things on here I have never seen before. Photos of Layton castle, the Cooley House, The Jewish Temple...even a copy of the Dedication Program for the Civic … Continue reading Miscellaneous Photos and Documents on Ouachita Parish →

Steamer America

This steamboat was a familiar sight up and down the Ouachita river. The Steamer America was a Cooley boat, captained by L.V. Cooley, brother of G.B.