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Tag: Union Church

The Union Church

Did you know that Monroe's Protestant faiths once shared a building? The building was called the "Union Church". Here is how it got started. In 1853, Mr. James S. Ray donated land at the corner of Walnut and Jefferson streets (roughly near where the railroad crosses Walnut and Grand), "...for the use of the public … Continue reading The Union Church →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment August 12, 2019August 5, 2019 1 Minute
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