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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

  • African-American History
  • DeSiard Street
  • Confederate Veterans
  • Jackson Street
  • St. John Street
  • South Grand Street
  • Hotels in Monroe
  • West Monroe History
  • Funeral Homes
  • Paramount Theater
  • Sidney W. Saunders
  • Railroad
  • Trenton Street
  • Mayors of Monroe
  • Grand Street
  • Mayors of West Monroe
  • Mayors of Richwood
  • Grammont Street
  • Pink Penthouse
  • Walnut Street
  • Virginia Hotel

Tag: J.B. Garretson

Monroe’s First Entertainment Venue

I was curious a couple of weeks ago, and decided to look into what was Monroe's first concert/entertainment venue. As far as I have been able to determine, that would be Gerspach & Herring's Opera House on DeSiard Street, across from where St. John comes in. The swimming pool for 141 Lofts now sits on … Continue reading Monroe’s First Entertainment Venue →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment March 12, 2024October 24, 2024 1 Minute
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