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Tag: Italians

An Argument Turns Deadly in Monroe

You will recognize the Danna name. This was Guseppe Danna from Sicily. He had only been here less than six years when this incident happened! He ended up surviving his wounds. I wonder if the "Lascota" is actually Lascola? There is a Lascola buried in St. Matthew Cemetery. He is listed as a Stephen Lascola, … Continue reading An Argument Turns Deadly in Monroe →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment January 10, 2025December 19, 2024 2 Minutes

A Historical Sketch of the Italian Community of Monroe

Very interesting read if you would like to know a little more about the Italian community in Monroe! https://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Articles_Essays/deltaitalians.html

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized 4 Comments June 16, 2023June 9, 2023 1 Minute
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