Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe is the parish seat for Ouachita Parish
Monroe is in Ouachita Parish
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
