West Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
First Southern Pine Fourdrinier Kraft Linerboard in United States
First Southern Pine Fourdrinier Kraft Linerboard in United States was made here in 1925 by Brown Paper Mill Co.
Original paper machine installed in 1924
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 29.192′ N, 92° 9.043′ W. Marker is in West Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita Parish. Marker is on Jonesboro Road (State Highway 34) east of Thomas Road (State Highway 617), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe LA 71292, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of First City Hall of West Monroe (approx. 1.9 miles away); Webb Pierce (approx. 1.9 miles away); Restoration Park (approx. 1.9 miles away); Don Juan Filhiol Historic Preservation District (approx. 1.9 miles away); Mr. Jack Hayes / Mrs. Ann Stapp Hayes (approx. 2.1 miles away); Ouachita Parish High School (approx. 2.1 miles away); Fort Miro (approx. 2.1 miles away); Prairie des Canots Seat of Justice (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Monroe.
More about this marker. Located in front of the Graphic Packaging International Inc. complex. There is heavy large truck traffic in the area, so be cautious.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2019.