Donated by Col. W.M. Parker, oldest known grave 1822, first Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Dr. C.T. Hines and veterans of Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War are buried here.
2nd Plaque
Urim . . . — — Map (db m291191) HM WM
On this site granted by the Spanish Government dwelled Tusquahoma, Chief of a Choctaw Indian tribe of fifty families, from about 1785 to 1825 when the land was sold and the tribe moved west — — Map (db m150283) HM
On this site, granted by the Spanish government, dwelled Tusquahoma, chief of a Choctaw Indian tribe of fifty families, from about 1785 to 1820, when the land was sold to Stephen Maddox and the tribe moved west. — — Map (db m150932) HM
Filhiol Mound is a 7-foot-tall
platform mound that measures
98 by 98 feet at the base. It
was built in two episodes.
The first episode was completed
around AD 700. An Indian village
extended from the mound to the
Ouachita River. An . . . — — Map (db m150313) HM
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
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
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
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 m291349) HM
Opened in 1971, the Coliseum & events surrounding Spring Fever hosted these performers: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Sha Na Na, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chicago, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Earl Scruggs, Dr. John, Dan Fogelberg, Todd Rundgren, . . . — — Map (db m269901) HM
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
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 known tunes, touring the country, appearing on the Ed Sullivan . . . — — Map (db m291348) HM
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
Mt. Nebo Elementary School
The Mt. Nebo (Rosenwald) Elementary School was sited in the formerly segregated Prichard's Addition/Atkins Quarters in Monroe, Louisiana. The school was built in 1924. It was a large one room schoolhouse with . . . — — Map (db m260637) 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 m291343) 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 and . . . — — Map (db m308861) HM
The Ouachita Candy Company building, originally known as the Ouachita Valley Bottling Works, was first purchased in 1912 by Joseph A. Biedenharn, and was the site of some of the first mass
bottling of Coca-Cola in the nation.
This building . . . — — Map (db m305075) HM
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 by . . . — — Map (db m291347) HM
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
Born on a farm in Rocky Branch, LA. Alton Hardy Howard served in WW II before making a home for his family in West Monroe. Though a successful business man, his passion for music followed him all of his days. He produced & managed the Steffins . . . — — Map (db m291346) HM
Near this marker stood the plantation home of the French couple Jean Baptiste and Francois Poiret Filhiol. Arriving in the area shortly after their marriage in 1780, they were among the first settlers to come to this area. This site was a part of . . . — — Map (db m150385) HM
"I didn't choose the Blues, the Blues chose me."
Born 1950 Monroe, LA. Member of the Louisiana, NELA & National Blues Halls of Fame. As a Capitol, EMI, Warner & Motown recording artist, he has headlined festivals & music venues worldwide. Doug . . . — — Map (db m265831) HM
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 — — Map (db m133737) HM
Surveyed about 1830 by John, James, Richard and Sherod, sons of William Fenner. In 1837 Mt. Vernon Church built on road, which ran from the junction of Cheniere Creek and Ouachita River west to Okaloosa over Indian trails. — — Map (db m150031) HM
This is a most unusual park - with an interesting history. It is an urban wetlands park
that also functions as a floodwater detention basin. It is located on the site of a
major sand and gravel mining operation that continued for
over 50 years. . . . — — Map (db m150100) HM
The two-story building, built in 1907-1908 during the administration of
Mayor R. L. Rinehart, was designed by William Drago and based upon
Old World Dutch architecture. This was evidenced by the interesting and
unusual proportions of the . . . — — Map (db m150081) HM
Popular with musicians & audiences alike, the Twin City Jamboree was held Saturday nights on this site, home to the old Ouachita Valley Fairgrounds. Began by partners Alex L. Myatt, Jack Hollingsworth, Loy Wallace, Sam Davis, Eddie Deloach & . . . — — Map (db m291345) HM
The first steamboat came into this area in 1819. Soon after, Trenton became the most important cotton shipping center on the Ouachita River. It was incorporated in 1870. It lost its importance soon after the railroad bridge across the River at . . . — — Map (db m150011) HM
As a major recording artist and performer, Michael Webb Pierce had 13 number one hits & 42 top ten singles. He was a headliner on the Louisiana Hayride, Grand Ole Opry & concert venues nation wide. Webb's hits included "Wondering", "There Stands . . . — — Map (db m291339) HM
