Ad for the Steamboat James Monroe

This ad appeared in the Louisiana State Gazette newspaper (New Orleans, LA) on the front page of the Feb. 19, 1820 issue. Only a few months before, this boat landed at Fort Miro for the first time. It was the first steamboat that ever came to the fort. The citizens were so excited, they threw … Continue reading Ad for the Steamboat James Monroe →

1797 Map of the Maison Rouge Tract

Tulane University has some treasures. My boss brought this one to my attention: https://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/islandora/object/tulane:12330 It is a copy of a map done in 1797 showing the Maison Rouge land grants along the Ouachita River. Quite prominent in the map is Fort Miro along with various bayous and rivers you may recognize. You can click on … Continue reading 1797 Map of the Maison Rouge Tract →

Then and Now: A Virtual Look at old Monroe

For the past few weeks I have been playing around with My Google Maps app. The latest map I have created, shows some of the photos I have shared in the past year, marking approximately where the photographer was standing at the time. Have a look!

A Tour of Historic Monroe

If you enjoyed yesterday's post, I made a map using my historic Monroe virtual tour as well.