The soil on the surface is generally light, fertile, and of a black colour, except in the oaklands, where it is whitish, and rather stiff and meagre clay. At intervals we see masses of those triturated marine shells mixed with the soil, which constitute such a geological puzzle to the investigation of the dwellers, … Continue reading Journal of the Rev. Timothy Flint part IV
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A Louisiana Governor Feted in Monroe
In [an earlier] article, I told about the trial of John Loslo, a Revolutionary War veteran tried for murder in Ouachita Parish. After he was found guilty, Governor Henry Johnson (served 1824 – 1828) came to Monroe to pass sentence. Gov. Johnson’s visit was the first to Monroe by a Louisiana Governor. While he was … Continue reading A Louisiana Governor Feted in Monroe
Interesting Ouachita Parish History Tidbits
If you have ancestors who were here in 1858 or just want to see who lived where back then, this is a great map from the library of Congress: 1858 Map of the Parish of Ouachita Did you know Henry Bry visited Thomas Jefferson at Monticello? Here is a letter he wrote to President Jefferson … Continue reading Interesting Ouachita Parish History Tidbits
The death of Judge Isaac Henry Bry
If you live in or near Monroe, you are familiar with Layton Castle. What you probably don't know, is that Layton Castle is much older than it appears. At it's heart, lies Mulberry Grove Plantation, built in 1814 by Henry Bry. Around 1910, The Layton family built the "castle" around the original plantation and it … Continue reading The death of Judge Isaac Henry Bry
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 