More Information on George Byron Hamlet

I got curious in January and decided to search for Mayor Hamlet's name on Google. I found this great little website that talks about what happened to George after he left Louisiana! https://www.bhpconservancy.com/post/from-shackles-to-stature-the-unveiled-legacy-of-the-douglass-hamlet-dynasty-pioneers-politicians

The First Female Legally Hung in Ouachita

The first woman to be executed is quite unusual, since she made it all the way to a trial and legal execution. At the time of her death, the local citizens usually doled out the punishment themselves in the form of lynching. The facts of the case come down to us through newspaper … Continue reading The First Female Legally Hung in Ouachita →

George Byron Hamlet: Monroe’s first African-American mayor

A few weeks ago, I was just playing around on the internet, seeing what was out there by searching prominent names in Monroe's history, and seeing what came up. I decided to search using George B. Hamlet's name. Lo and behold, I found a site talking about the role African-Americans have played in the history … Continue reading George Byron Hamlet: Monroe’s first African-American mayor →