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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

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  • Sidney W. Saunders
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Tag: Streetcars

Monroe Streetcar

From the dress, this was taken in the 30's or 40's. The Municipal Street Railway system in Monroe was begun in 1906 as a city improvement project of Mayor Forsythe. The streetcars disappeared from Monroe around World War II, but it gave birth to the city buses. As a result, Monroe has the oldest municipally … Continue reading Monroe Streetcar →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment June 23, 2019June 20, 2019 1 Minute
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