I have also made a virtual version of my West Monroe history tour.
Tag: West Monroe History
West Monroe Meat Market
This business was in the 200 block of Trenton Street in West Monroe, and was owned by G.L. Mills.
Early Map of Cottonport
This is a map of West Monroe before it was West Monroe! Back in the 1800's it was known as Cottonport. You can see Cypress Street which is still there.
Doc’s Meat Market
Monday of last week I shared a picture of the outside of Doc's Meat Market, owned by G.C. "Doc" Moore on Commerce Street in West Monroe. This is the same building, only a wider shot. The top floor was the Carolina Hotel, said to be a "bawdy house". Below was a cafe'/saloon. On the right … Continue reading Doc’s Meat Market
Doc’s Meat Market
G.C. "Doc" Moore owned the above building around the turn of the century. It was located on Commerce street in West Monroe. The building is still there if you would like to see it.
Copley-Keys-Mize Home
The above home was built in the 1830's by Mr. Copley. It is named for the succession of owners it has seen. It is still standing in West Monroe and is one of the oldest private homes in the Parish.
Trenton, LA
This is the only view of Trenton, LA that I have ever seen. It was taken in April, 1874 during a major flood. None of the buildings in this photo stand today. The area is now nothing but houses and is part of West Monroe. 8-25-2023 update: An April 29, 1949 Ouachita Citizen article identified … Continue reading Trenton, LA
Mitchell Cason Building
Will Mitchell, son of W.R., went into business with his father's bookkeeper Edgar Cason and started their own Hardware and Furniture business. The store was located on Trenton street in West Monroe. They were known for selling the Tennessee Wagon, which was the Mercedes of it's day! The building is still there and houses Walsworth … Continue reading Mitchell Cason Building
Uriah Millsaps building
The oldest commercial building in West Monroe can be found on Commerce street. For many years, it was the Trenton Street Appliance Store. The building was built in 1885 by Uriah Millsaps. Uriah and his brother F.F. came to the town of Trenton and set up a mercantile store selling the Tennessee Wagon. When he … Continue reading Uriah Millsaps building
McLain Monument
McLain Monument The McLain Monument rests in Monroe's Old City Cemetery. Next to the Saunders Monument, it is probably the most well known memorial in the cemetery. The angel's hand points up towards Heaven and she carries a crown in her left hand. She marks the family plot of Captain L.D. McLain who founded the … Continue reading McLain Monument
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 