The Ouachita Guards were the forerunners of the National Guard here in Ouachita. I found a newspaper clipping showing the Guards in front of the YMCA building in 1906.
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The Ouachita Guards
Did you know Monroe had a National Guard way back in the 1890's? They were called the Ouachita Guards. Below is a picture of the commanding officers and their "sponsor" who was chosen by the men. The first sponsor was Anna Tucker Stubbs. She passed away in 1896 at the age of 20. Miss Vance … Continue reading The Ouachita Guards
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 