Author: Luke J. Letlow
Winning the day since 1979. Politics, History, Travel, Writing.
From Start, Louisiana
The Building of Courthouses in Richland Parish (and the Courthouse that Never Was)
George B. Franklin as Santa Claus back in 1948
E.G. “Cowboy” Overton Killed By Federal Dry Agent In Newellton.
The Story of Dr. William B. Hatcher
Pickin’ and Ginnin’ in Richland Parish and A Short History on the Subject
Former Sheriff’s Son Visits Courthouse In 1964.
In 1896, Richland Voters Elected This Young Drug-Store Salesman From Alto As Their New Sheriff: The Story of William N. Traylor
The Fafar Grant & Early Marriages in the Richland Region
Duncan Buie, Prominent In Politics, Dead, ca. 1924
Bailey Family of Rayville Wins 1964 Ford Galaxie
Arender’s Bring In First Bale Of Cotton Ginned, back in 1967.
Congressman Passman Discusses Issues, Political Frustrations With Setting Up Initial Poverty Point “Deal.” May 11, 1963
1814 Map of Louisiana. Boeuf River Labeled As “Ox River”
Home of Henry Taylor, ca 1920’s
Letter Describing the Account of the Death of Pfc. Matt Hill, of Archibald, in WWI, ca 1919
Pfc. Wilbur Christian, WWI casualty on March 24, 1918. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery
John L. Brice, of Rayville KIA in France, WWI, ca 1918.
Boeuf River On Map…in 1795!
Northeast LA Civil War Map, ca 1864
Adam’s Landings & Ports, from 1877
Cpl. John Archibald Livingston, of Rayville, Killed in Korean War, ca 1952
How Sacksonia, Louisiana Got It’s Name; An Immigrant Story Of Bountiful Success and Tragic Loss
