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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monroe, Louisiana

 
Clickable Map of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Ouachita Parish, LA (31) Caldwell Parish, LA (7) Jackson Parish, LA (2) Lincoln Parish, LA (67) Morehouse Parish, LA (5) Richland Parish, LA (5) Union Parish, LA (4)  OuachitaParish(31) Ouachita Parish (31)  CaldwellParish(7) Caldwell Parish (7)  JacksonParish(2) Jackson Parish (2)  LincolnParish(67) Lincoln Parish (67)  MorehouseParish(5) Morehouse Parish (5)  RichlandParish(5) Richland Parish (5)  UnionParish(4) Union Parish (4)
Monroe is the parish seat for Ouachita Parish
Monroe is in Ouachita Parish
      Ouachita Parish (31)  
ADJACENT TO OUACHITA PARISH
      Caldwell Parish (7)  
      Jackson Parish (2)  
      Lincoln Parish (67)  
      Morehouse Parish (5)  
      Richland Parish (5)  
      Union Parish (4)  
 
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1 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Art Alley
On North 2nd Street (Art Alley) at Desiard Street, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street (Art Alley).
In 2008, armed with vision and an entrepreneurial spirit, Brad Arender, Alan Brockman & Edmund Williamson, combined their resources and talents to create Monroe’s first Gallery Crawl on this very street. Success was nearly immediate. The movement . . . Map (db m169460) HM
2 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — B.D. Robinson Conference HallDedicate September 2005
Near Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway near Wood Street.
Bernie Dayton (B.D.) Robinson epitomized the ideal of a dedicated visionary and human rights advocate. His leadership and compassion had a profound impact on Monroe and the State of Louisiana. B.D. was an exemplary teacher, principal and . . . Map (db m244329) HM
3 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Claire Lee Chennault
Near Kansas Lane near Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Claire Lee Chennault 1893 1958 Lieutenant General United States Air Force Senior Adviser Chinese Air Force Academy 1937-1941 Commander, Ameriean Volunteer Group, CAF 1941 1942 Commanding General, 14th Air Force, USAF 1942-1945 . . . Map (db m133783) HM
4 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — 16 — Enoch's Pub & Café"An Irish Pub With a Louisiana Attitude" — Northeast Louisiana Music Trail —
On Louisville Avenue (Business U.S. 165) west of North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west.
A family owned & operated business founded on St. Patrick's Day 1980 by Enoch Doyle & Yvette Jeter. Known internationally for live music & comradery among patrons, Enoch's legacy lives on. A toast to all who have passed through it's doors. . . . Map (db m244196) HM
5 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Fort Miro
On South Grand Street south of Calypso Street, on the right when traveling south.
Original stockade built on this site in 1790 by Commandant Jean Filhiol and Lieut. Joseph de la Baume of Ouachita District. Half of timbers furnished by officers; half by garrison and settlers.Map (db m104789) HM
6 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — 15 — Ivory Joe Hunter"The Baron of Boogie" — Northeast Louisiana Music Trail —
Near Chennault Park Drive near Millhaven Rd. (Route 594).
1911 - 1974 Ivory Joe Hunter "The Baron of Boogie" Ivory Joe, a legendary pianist & prolific singer- songwriter was born in Kirbyville, TX. Hunter made Monroe, LA. his family's home for 3 decades, all the while writing some of his best . . . Map (db m243916) HM
7 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Monroe Residential Historic District
On Forsythe Avenue at Sycamore Street, in the median on Forsythe Avenue.
This excellent example of an early twentieth century neighborhood, consisting of over six hundred structures in a variety of architectural styles including Colonial/Georgian Revival, Spanish Mission, English Cottage, and Bungalows, was placed . . . Map (db m150237) HM
8 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Mr. Jack Hayes / Mrs. Ann Stapp Hayes
On South Grand Street near Calypso Street.
Jack Hayes - 1882-1961 / Ann Stapp Hayes - 1885-1972 Mr. Jack Hayes, principal of Ouachita Parish High School for forty-one years, 1908-1949, was beloved and respected by thousands of students who came under his able leadership. Recognized . . . Map (db m244326) HM
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9 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — OH-6 Cayuse Helicopter
On Kansas Lane at Central Avenue on Kansas Lane.
COMBAT HISTORY This helicopter was known as a Light Observation Helicopter ("Loach") and saw a lot of action during the Viet Nam War. When used for search operations it normally carried no attached armament. Most of the time the gunner in . . . Map (db m133736) HM
10 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial
On South Grand Street north of Calypso Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of All Veterans Serving In Opertion Iraqi Freedom For Those Returned Thank You God For Those Who Died Glory Forever God For Those Still Missing Please God In Memory of Our Fallen Soldiers From Ouachita Parish Chad Wayne Powell Matthew . . . Map (db m150056) WM
11 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Ouachita Parish High SchoolSouth Grand Street Location
On South Grand Street near Calypso Street.
The proud tradition of the Ouachita Parish High School, O.P.H.S. was established during the forty-one year tenure 1908-1949 of its beloved principal, Henry Elmo Jack Hayes. Established in 1894 by the school board, the high school first . . . Map (db m244384) HM
12 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Prairie des Canots Seat of Justice
On South Grand Street north of Calyspo Street, on the right when traveling north.
This marker is placed by Fort Miro Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, on property donated as a seat of justice by Don Juan Filhiol in 1816 out of his plantation at the Prairie des Canots.Map (db m150058) HM
13 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Selman Field1942-1945
On Operations Road, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated - With Everlasting Gratitude- To all personnel, military and civilian, who served at Selman Field and made possible the training of over 5,000 navigators who flew in every theater of operation in World War II. In 1942 Selman . . . Map (db m133989) HM
14 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — Selman Field Navigator Memorial
On Operations Road, on the left when traveling north.
During World War II, the Army Air Corps, later known as the Army Air Forces, operated a navigation training school in Monroe at Selman Field. The name of the field was taken from that of the airport on whose site it was built. The name honors the . . . Map (db m134236) HM WM
15 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — St. Matthew Catholic Church
On Jackson Street near Grammont Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m150279) HM
16 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — The Honorable Abe Edward Pierce III Convention Center
On Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway near Wood Street.
Mayor Abe Pierce made history as the first African American elected as mayor of Monroe He served as mayor from 1996-2000. He was the first African American to serve on the Police Jury and the first to be named president of the Police Jury. Pierce . . . Map (db m244491) HM
17 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — 9 — The Monroe Civic Center Arena
On Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway near Wood Street.
Opened in 1967 & over the years has hosted some of the most important artists in music & theater history, including: Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Prince, Ike & Tina Turner, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jackson 5, Johnny Cash, The Temptations, Four . . . Map (db m244783) HM
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18 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — The Monroe Monarchs
Near Swayze Street near Renwick Street.
One half mile North. The Monroe Monarchs played Negro League baseball in what was known as Casino Park. Owned by local oil and machine works businessman, Fred A. Stovall, the Monarchs became champions of the Negro Southern League in 1932 . . . Map (db m133753) HM
19 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — 13 — The Savoy Ballroom — Northeast Louisiana Music Trail —
On Desiard Street near North 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1929 the Miller-Roy Building, a vibrant hub for Monroe's African American owned business community, was also home to the illustrious Savoy Ballroom, as a stop on the renowned "Chitlin Circuit". This historic venue hosted performances . . . Map (db m244306) HM
20 Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Monroe — W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre
Near Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway near Winnsboro Road (Business U.S. 165).
Dedicated October 2004 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 . . . Map (db m244222) HM
 
 
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Jun. 15, 2024