Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 28, 2024
1. W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre Marker
Originally opened in 1966, this theatre is named in honor of W. L. "Jack" Howard, Monroe's 27th Mayor. He served as mayor of Monroe, Louisiana from 1956-1972 and from 1976-1978. During his tenure as Mayor, "Jack" Howard was a visionary who helped create the Monroe Civic Center Complex, Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo, the Monroe City Hall Complex and many other public improvements. His creations have been "pace setters" for the culture in our entire community!
Monroe ... ONE CITY, ONE FUTURE!
Mayor James E. "Jamie" Mayo
Councilwoman Ann Raines District 1
Councilman Ben Katz District 2
Councilman Arthur Gilmore, Jr. District 3
Councilman Robert "Red" Stevens District 4
Councilman Robert Johnson District 5
Erected 2004 by City of Monroe.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 32° 30.153′ N, 92° 6.505′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita Parish. It can be reached from
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Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: B.D. Robinson Conference Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Monroe Civic Center Arena (within shouting distance of this marker); The Honorable Abe Edward Pierce III Convention Center (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Savoy Ballroom (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Matthew Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Art Alley (approx. half a mile away); Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 28, 2024
2. W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
