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The Fountain on the “Dixie Overland Highway” near Stubbs Plantation

By Luke J. Letlow on May 16, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

The Naming of Boeuf River

By Luke J. Letlow on February 22, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Remembering Mrs. Mary Mhoon (Noble) Ball, of Charlieville (1918-1993) – AUDIO

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Train Derails, Falls Into Boeuf River Near Girard, (ca., 1940)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 25, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Remembering Ken Booth (1943-2019)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 23, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

1814 Map of Louisiana. Boeuf River Labeled As “Ox River”

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Luke J. Letlow

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Remembering Mrs. Mary Mhoon (Noble) Ball, of Charlieville (1918-1993) – AUDIO

By Luke J. Letlow on January 1, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Listen To The Recorded Story By Mary Mhoon (Noble) Ball, ca., 1991. Recorded as part of a collection created for the first annual Pickin’ and Ginnin’ Festival, entitled “A Great Place to Call Home” (Originally compiled by Amelia Grace Jordan)

The Big Creek-Boeuf River Country Before 1843 (By Bennie McLain Hixon, ca.,1959)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 26, 2019

It’s difficult to find a better source than the works of Bennie McLain Hixon (1923-2014), when it comes to research on Richland Parish and particularly, the first settlements along Boeuf River. Thanks… Read More

Train Derails, Falls Into Boeuf River Near Girard, (ca., 1940)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 25, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

I. C. Freight Train Plunges Into Boeuf River Near Girard Workman Left Switch Open; Fireman and Brakeman Only Slightly Injured In One of Most Costly Wrecks In History of Railroad The Richland… Read More

Remembering Bennie Robinson, of Start (1928-2019)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 24, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Remembering Bennie Charles Robinson, Sr., (1928-2019) Staying busy was always Ben’s way of life. While living in Alexandria, he developed an interest in restoring a 1929 Ford Model A car with a… Read More

Remembering C.M. Noble, Sr., of Charlieville (1851-1924)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 24, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Successful Planter, Mercantile Businessman, and Esteemed Citizen of Richland Parish Mr. Noble was born in Ouachita parish in 1851, and removed to Richland Parish in 1875, where he has resided ever since…. Read More

Remembering Carl W. Earle, of Clear Lake (1891-1966)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 24, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

50+ Year Member of Richland Parish Police Jury. C.W. Earle (1891-1966) Louisiana’s Police Jury Association elected Earle as “Mr. Police Juror” and was named “Mr. Local Government” by the National Association of County Officials.

Remembering Charles P. Balfour, of Girard (1849-1921)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 23, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Planter, Police Juror, State Representative, and President of the Tensas Basin Levee District “The Balfours of Boeuf” Written by Stella Balfour Jack, Deceased. Excerpted from Richland Memories, Volume 1. page 13-14 Charles… Read More

Rayville Cub Scout Pack Meeting, ca 1958

By Luke J. Letlow on December 23, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

During the past month the five dens had been studying the movies, with the groups completing several projects which gave insight into making of movies, use of the camera, principal of the lens, etc. The sixth den, the Webelos Den, under Mr. Bob Gates, had continued their study of the Boy Scout Tenderfoot requirements.

Remembering Ken Booth (1943-2019)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 23, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

“It is imperative that those in high elective office not only hear what the people are saying, they must listen.” “Men must be decided,” he pointed out, “on what they will not… Read More

Photo: 1900s Delhi, Bradley Brothers, and the Railroad

By Luke J. Letlow on December 23, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

A photo of 1900s Delhi, with Bradley Brothers in the background, along with the railroad.

Samuel Mason: The Cave-In-Rock Pirate Who Prowled the Region’s Waterways (Podcast #2)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 23, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Many historians believe that Samuel Mason spent time on the eastern edge of present day Richland Parish, during the early 1800’s. Hence the likely namesake of what became known as Bayou Mason. Today this bayou is known by some as Bayou Mason, while others refer to it as Bayou Macon.

Another View of Richland Parish’s Second Courthouse

By Luke J. Letlow on December 22, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The City High School and the Calhoun Experimental Station The City High School and the Calhoun Experimental Station — Read on ouachitaparishhistory.com/2019/12/20/the-city-high-school-and-the-calhoun-experimental-station/

Alto Cultural Club History Inseparable From That Of Alto, written by Mrs. Daniel Ryan Sartor, Assisted by Mrs. Earl Thomason, ca 1969

By Luke J. Letlow on December 22, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The history of Alto Cultural Club is intertwined with that of the picturesque and historical village it serves. One of northeast Louisiana’s first known pioneer communities. Alto is located near the center of Richland Parish and situated on the high east side of a beautiful curve in Boeuf River.

Delhi High School 1945-46 sophomore class

By Luke J. Letlow on December 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

DHS 1945-46 sophomore class Members of the 1945-46 sophomore class at Delhi High School were, back row, Claxton McDaris, Combs Copes, C.W. Coleman, Henrietta McKeithen, Mary Vee Ryals, Joyce Hicks, Christine Gunderson,… Read More

Leary Boys of Crew Lake shown displaying fashion at the turn of the century

By Luke J. Letlow on December 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

In the early 1900’s, this was the clothing style favored by the parents of young boys. Standing is Wilburn Leary, who was born in 1907 and passed away in 1982, and seated… Read More

Cochran Tractor & Implement, ca 1953

By Luke J. Letlow on December 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Evelyn and Horace Cochran opened the doors of Cochran Tractor and Implement Company on Highway 80 West in Rayville in Aug. 1953 and was one of Rayville’s leading business for genera- tions… Read More

Rayville High School Class of 1954

By Luke J. Letlow on December 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Courtesy of the Richland Beacon News.

Rayville High School in 1914

By Luke J. Letlow on December 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

This photograph shows all but one person attending Rayville High School during the 1913-14 school year. Included in the group are grades seven through 11. Teachers that year were Professor L.A. Smith,… Read More

Feud In Rayville Turns Deadly, ca., 1868 (The Ouachita Telegraph)

By Luke J. Letlow on December 11, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

On last Saturday, the 15th inst., there was an affray at Rayville, Morehouse parish, which resulted in the killing of Mr. Henry Kelley, a well-known citizen of the vicinity.

Rayville’s College Students Home For Christmas In 1927

By Luke J. Letlow on December 3, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The Rayville college boys and girls are home for the holidays. Among the number who have come to spend Christmas with their parents and home folks arc John and Hugh Walker Whatley,… Read More

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Maps »

Map of the Streets of Rayville, ca., 1944

The Big Creek-Boeuf River Country Before 1843 (By Bennie McLain Hixon, ca.,1959)

The Fafar Grant & Early Marriages in Present-Day Richland Parish

Podcasts »

Remembering Mrs. Evelyn Griffis Cochran (1919-1996) – AUDIO Included

Remembering Former Longtime Rayville Mayor, Joe Kalil (1922-1996) – AUDIO

Remembering Harry Wayne Addison (1920-2003) – AUDIO

Notable Natives »

Judge William N. Potts (1841-1913) of Hudson, Potts & Bernstein, began his career in Rayville

William A. Beck, Sr., M.D., of Mangham (1893-1969) – “A Pioneer In Medicine”

Remembering Ken Booth (1943-2019)

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