The Dispenza Grocery

George Dispenza was born in Palermo, Sicily in 1881. When he was twenty, he came to America and settled in Monroe. George opened a store at 117 DeSiard Street, although I found evidence of another store of his at the corner of 14th and Washington. I think the above photo shows him and his wife … Continue reading The Dispenza Grocery →

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 →

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