On September 8, 2018, the community of Start, Louisiana will celebrate its centennial birthday. This date marks 100 years since Start was officially recognized as “our name.”
Author: Luke J. Letlow
Winning the day since 1979. Politics, History, Travel, Writing.
From Start, Louisiana
"Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none." - Benjamin Franklin
History of First Republican Bank in RAYVILLE. The early years.
The Life of Mr. Garrett Sullivan (1894-1968)
Garrett Sullivan was born on Friday, July 27, 1894. He was the eldest of seven children born to Henry Graton … More
RICHLAND PARISH’S SCHOOLS & TEACHERS IN 1925
RICHLAND PARISH’S SCHOOLS & TEACHERS IN 1925. Schools in Nearby Parish Open Monday for Full Sessions. Special to the News-Star. RAYVILLE, Sept. … More
An Account of the Solar Eclipse of 1878 in Northeast LA
From the Ouachita Telegraph, August 2, 1878, page 3. “Various reports of the affair have reached us, no two of … More
The Hon. John Ray, James Ray, Henry Bry, and Other Early Distinguished Settlers in Northeast Louisiana
The article below was printed originally in The Ouachita Telegraph on August 25, 1888. It details how this early settler … More
Local Book Review: Kate Stone’s Brokenburn, with Mentions of Delhi and Crew Lake
If you are interested in Civil War or local history in Northeast Louisiana, a really good book I recently read … More
Chenault City?
In 1890, Rayville was almost renamed Chenault City. Note that this Chenault only has one "L". Apparently this was to … More
Aug 22, 1925 – Dixie-Overland Bridge Is Scene of Successful Road Hold-Up
From the Monroe News-Star, August 22, 1925; page 1 MONROE MAN AIDS COUPLE; MONEY TAKEN; ROBBERS IN BREAK Man and … More
Confederate Veterans Buried In Richland Parish
This list is a compilation of several lists. It is without question an incomplete list. If you know of additional … More
Remembering Richland’s Soldiers Lost on Memorial Day
The following is a list of known soldiers lost during times of war, from Richland Parish. If you know of … More
1935 COE Map of Richland
In 1935, Richland Parish was partially mapped by the Corps of Engineers. On the high resolution version, you can often … More
