City of Monroe
City
Nickname : Twin City
Motto : One City, One Future
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Ouachita
Area	31.6 mi² (81.8 km²)
- land	28.7 mi² (74.3 km²)
- water	3.7 mi² (9.6 km²), 11.71%
- metro	1,538 mi² (3,983.4 km²)
Center
- coordinates	32°30′37″N 92°05′42″W / 32.51028, -92.095Coordinates: 32°30′37″N 92°05′42″W / 32.51028, -92.095
- elevation	72 ft (21.9 m)
Population	53,107 (2000)
- metro	170,053 (2000)
Density	1,851.8 /mi² (715 /km²)
- metro	111 /mi² (42.9 /km²)
Mayor	James E. "Jamie" Mayo
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes	71201-03
Area code	318
Location of Monroe in Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Website : http://www.ci.monroe.la.us

The city of Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ^{[1] [2]} It is the principal city of the Monroe, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area (pop. 171,188), which is included in the Monroe-Bastrop, Louisiana Combined Statistical Area. The population of Monroe's Combined Statistical Area is 202,209. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52,027, making it the eighth largest city in Louisiana. List of cities, towns, and villages in Louisiana, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Ouachita Parish is a parish (population 148,287 as of the 2000 census) located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 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Monroe is the home of the University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly known as Northeast Louisiana University). It also houses the headquarters of CenturyTel, the eighth-largest telecommunications provider in the nation. Monroe is situated on the Ouachita River and continues to serve as the population center and distribution outlet for the surrounding farming community. Monroe will soon play host to a motor speedway in the year 2008. A view over the Bayou DeSiard of the ULM library and conference center The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a coeducational, public university located in Monroe, Louisiana, USA with an approximate enrollment of 8,140 students, also known as Louisiana-Monroe or ULM, and is a part of the... A view over the Bayou DeSiard of the ULM library and conference center The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a coeducational, public university located in Monroe, Louisiana, USA with an approximate enrollment of 8,140 students, also known as Louisiana-Monroe or ULM, and is a part of the... Categories: Possible copyright violations ...

Monroe and the neighboring town of West Monroe (pop. 13,250), which sits just across the Ouachita River, are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana. , West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Geography

Monroe is located at 32°30′37″N, 92°05′42″W (32.510343, -92.094895)^GR1 and has an elevation of 72 feet (22 m)^GR3.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 83.9 km² (31.6 mi²). 74.3 km² (28.7 mi²) of it is land and 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 11.46% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 53,107 people,^[2] 19,421 households, and 12,157 families residing in the city. The population density is 714.9/km² (1,851.8/mi²). There are 21,278 housing units at an average density of 286.5/km² (741.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 36.78% White, 61.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 19,421 households, out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.4% are married couples living together, 25.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 31.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.26. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years, much younger than Louisiana's median age of 34.0 years. For every 100 females there are 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $25,864, and the median income for a family is $33,263. Males have a median income of $31,840 versus $22,352 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,933. 32.3% of the population and 26.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 45.3% of those under the age of 18 and 21.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

Primary and secondary schools

The Monroe City School System manages 18 primary schools, 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The high schools included in the city system are Carroll High School-a.k.a. "The Dog Pound", Neville High School, and Wossman High School-a.k.a. "Dat Dub". Monroe is also home to River Oaks School, Ouachita Christian School, and St. Frederick's Catholic School. The Ouachita Parish School System is responsible for managing schools outside the Monroe city limits. The subject of this article may not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...

Colleges and Universities

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is located in the city, as well as Delta Community College. The Louisiana Technical College, Delta Ouachita Campus, is located a few miles west of West Monroe and provides vocational and technical training and education for both post high school and adult students. A view over the Bayou DeSiard of the ULM library and conference center The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a coeducational, public university located in Monroe, Louisiana, USA with an approximate enrollment of 8,140 students, also known as Louisiana-Monroe or ULM, and is a part of the...

A view over the Bayou Desiard of ULM library and conference center

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Transportation

Bus

Greyhound Bus Lines provides transportation from Monroe to many cities across the nation. The city of Monroe also has the oldest municipally owned transit system in the nation. Created in 1906, the Monroe Transit System (mtsbus.org) is the public transportation provider of 13 extensive bus routes reaching all areas of the city. Service is provided from 6:00 AM until 9:30 PM Monday through Saturday. In November of 2007 the Monroe Transit System will welcome a trolley bus to its fleet, which will run in historic downtown Monroe. Greyhound Lines is the largest intercity common carrier of passengers by bus in North America, serving 2200 destinations in the United States. ...

Air

Monroe Regional Airport serves the city. The airport has three main runways and is served by Delta, Northwest, American, and Continental Airlines. Monroe Regional Airport (IATA: MLU, ICAO: KMLU) is a public airport located just east of Monroe, Louisiana. ...

Highways

Monroe can be accessed from I-20, U.S. Highway 165, and U.S. Highway 80. This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... U.S. Highway 165 is a spur of U.S. Highway 65. ... US 80 is an east-west United States highway. ...

Railroads

Monroe has two main railroads Kansas City Southern Railway that runs from east to west and Union Pacific that runs from North to South. There are also other railroads: The Kansas City Southern Railway (AAR reporting mark KCS) is a United States-based Class I railroad operating over 3,130 track miles in 10 central and southeastern states. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) is the largest railroad in the United States. ...

• Delta Southern Railroad
• Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi Railroad

The Delta Southern Railroad Company (AAR reporting mark DSRR) is a Class III short-line railroad headquartered in Tallulah, Louisiana. ... The Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Railroad (ALM) is a short-line railroad headquartered in Crossett, Arkansas. ...

Area Attractions

Monroe has many attractions which include:

Civic Center Complex

The Monroe Civic Center, which has multiple complexes. The main complex is the Civic center Arena. This arena provides 44,000 square feet (4,100 m²) of exhibit space along with 5,600 seats. The arena houses events such as banquets, circuses, and rodeos. The civic center also has a conference hall, convention center, equestrian pavilion, and the W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre. The Monroe Civic Center is a 5,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Monroe, Louisiana. ...

Museums

The Monroe area is home to several museums including the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum, The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens and the Masur Museum. The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is a botanical garden located beside the Ouachita River at 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, Louisiana. ...

Shopping

• Pecanland Mall, home to major anchors Belk, Dillards, JC Penny, Sears and others. Includes many stores.
• Garden District Shops
• Desiard Plaza
• Eastgate Shopping Center
• Geneva's Plaza
• Hideaway Village Shopping Center
• Murray Plaza
• Northgate Shopping Center
• Pecanland Commons
• Shopper's Plaza
• Southside Shopping center
• Sunshine Heights Shopping center
• Super 1 Plaza
• The Avenue
• The Toggery
• The Cotton Patch
• The Women's Shop
• Twin City
• Twin City Plaza
• Twin City Shopping Center

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Skating

There are two skating venues in the Monroe area.

• Monroe - Skatetown, Inc.
• West Monroe - Skatetown

Zoo

Monroe features the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, which collectively maintains over 500 animals. The zoo also offers boat rides and a catwalk, in addition to other seasonal activities. THe Louisiana Purchase zoo is located in Monroe, Louisiana. ...

Economy

From 1926 to 1941, Monroe served as the home to Delta Air Lines until the company relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Until 2004, Delta offered mainline jet service to Monroe, despite the city's small size. Monroe Regional Airport's logo is a "Delta" symbol and bears the statement "Birthplace of Delta Air Lines" at the entrance and on its website. Monroe is the site of the first Coca-Cola bottling plant. Monroe is a major distribution area for Brookshires Grocery. Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Monroe Regional Airport (IATA: MLU, ICAO: KMLU) is a public airport located just east of Monroe, Louisiana. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ...

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Today, Monroe especially when coupled with her sister city, West Monroe, are collectively an economic powerhouse of Northeast Louisiana and are home to many manufacturing, healthcare, banking, and farm-related corporations and partners. Monroe hosts many corporate offices such as call centers and distribution centers for Chase Manhattan Bank as well as other corporate satellites and is the headquarters of Vantage Health Plan, a major supplier of health insurance in Louisiana, whose offices make up a large part of Monroe's downtown skyline. Ouachita Fertilizer, a branch of the Abdell Corporation, is also located in Monroe. Berry Plastics Group, formerly Tyco Plastics, has a production facility in Monroe. The loss of the Guide Corporation, a major headlight developer, coupled with the previous loss of State Farm Insurance placed a damper on Monroe's economy. However recently the old State Farm Insurance Building has become a calling center for Accent Marketing. Angus Chemical, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical, located in nearby Sterlington,LA contributes to Monroe's underlying economy as well. Image File history File links Storefront30. ... Image File history File links Storefront30. ... West Monroe is a city located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. ... The Chase Manhattan Bank, now part of JPMorgan Chase, was formed by the merger of the Chase National Bank and the Bank of the Manhattan Company in 1955. ... A SAAB headlight with combination projector/reflector optics A headlight or headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as night or precipitation. ... State Farm Insurance Companies are a group of large US insurance and financial services companies started in 1922 by former farmer George J. Mecherle (pronounced Ma-herl). ... The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, USA. In terms of market capitalization, it is the second-largest chemical company in the world, smaller than only DuPont. ...

The Monroe metro boasts four major hospitals, St. Francis North (formerly North Monroe Medical Center), and St. Francis Medical Center, home of the Kitty Degree Breast Health Center, respectively; The Louisiana State University Medical Center- Monroe (formerly the E.A. Conway Hospital, which includes a Family Medicine residency program providing charity medical care to the eight parishes of Northeast Louisiana), and Glenwood Medical Center (West Monroe). St. ...

Monroe is also the headquarters for CenturyTel; and the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home is located adjacent to the campus. Categories: Possible copyright violations ...

Neighborhoods

Southern Monroe (south of U.S. Highway 80) This area contains the Pecanland Mall and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. Statistically, the area is heavily African-American and the crime rate is higher than the rest of Monroe.

• Lamyville
• Renwick's Addition
• Booker T
• Oregon Trail
• Bryant's Addition
• Grayling Bend
• Tanglewood
• Charmingdale
• New Town
• Atkinson Quarters

North and East Monroe (north of U.S. Highway 80) The University of Louisiana at Monroe and the headquarters for CenturyTel can be found in this area.

• Garden District
• Marie Place Addition
• Sholar's Addition
• Pargoud Place
• Plantation Park
• Westwood
• Forsythe Park
• Brierfield
• River Oaks
• Town & Country
• Northside Terrace
• Cypress Point
• Lakeshore
• Bayou Oaks
• Frenchman's Bend
• Swartz
• Lincoln Hills
• Parkview Heights Subdivision
• North Pointe Plantation

This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completeness.

Revisions and sourced additions are welcome.

Media

Monroe is served by a Gannett newspaper, the Monroe News-Star. The News-Star was formerly an afternoon daily owned by the late father-son team of publishers, Robert Ewing and John D. Ewing of Shreveport. When the Ewing's Monroe Morning World ceased publication, the sister publication, the News-Star, became the city's morning-only newspaper. The News-Star can be found online at http://www.thenewsstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage In addition, Monroe is also served by two African-American weekly newspapers: The Monroe Free Press and the Monroe Dispatch. The Free Press was founded in 1969 by Roosevelt Wright, Jr. and is published weekly. It's web presence began in 1996 and is located at http://monroefreepress.com. The Dispatch was founded in 1975 by Irma and Frank Detiege and is published weekly. Gannett Company, Inc. ... Robert W. Ewing (September 27, 1859 - April 27, 1931) was a prominent newspaper journalist, editor, and publisher and political figure, primarily in Louisiana, in the last two decades of the 19th century and the first third of the 20th century. ... John Dunbrack Ewing, Sr. ... Shreveport, Louisiana is the third largest metropolitan city in the state of Louisiana, USA. It is located in Caddo Parish, and as of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 200,145. ...

• KNOE 8 (CBS)
• KTVE 10 (NBC)
• KAQY 11 (ABC)
• KARD 14 (FOX)

KNOE-TV, Channel 8, is the CBS affiliate for Monroe, Louisiana. ... KTVE, Channel 10, is the NBC affiliate for the El Dorado, Arkansas/Monroe, Louisiana DMA. The station is licensed to El Dorado, but its main studio is located in West Monroe, Louisiana. ... KAQY, Channel 11, is the ABC affiliate for Monroe, LA. KAQYs transmitter is located in Columbia, Louisiana. ... KARD-TV, Channel 14, is the Fox affiliate for the El Dorado/Monroe market area. ...

Notable residents

• Harry W. Addison (Author)
• Edwards Barham (former member of the Louisiana State Senate from Morehouse Parish
• Robert J. Barham (State Senator from Morehouse Parish)
• Benoit Benjamin (NBA Center)
• George C. Brian (Promoter of the arts, headed theater department at ULM)
• Bubby Brister (Denver Broncos Quarterback)
• Ken Case (KNOE Television news anchor, meteorologist, and Southern Angler fishing host)
• James L. Dennis (United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Judge)
• Jimmy Dimos (former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, retired judge)
• Hamid Drake (Jazz drummer and percussionist)
• Grady A. Dugas (M.D. from Union Parish who invented a safer wheelchair locking system)
• Eric Edwards (Adult Film Star)
• Chuck Finley (St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher)
• Carl Fontana (Jazz trombonist)
• William S. Gannaway (Decorated World War II pilot, former Monroe City School Board member)
• Teddy Garcia (Houston Oilers kicker)
• Ralph Garr (Former MLB player)
• Kevin Griffin (Better than Ezra Guitar/Vocals)
• Moon Griffon (Louisiana statewide radio talk show host)
• Andy Griggs (Country music singer)
• Holly Heidenreich (Co-Founder of Make Litter Obsolete - Anti Litter Activist)
• Stan Humphries (San Diego Chargers Quarterback)
• Greg Jordan (Interior designer)
• Clay Jordan (Contestant on Survivor Thailand)
• Kay Katz (Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and Republican National Committeewoman from Louisiana)
• Shawn King (Carolina Panthers Defensive End, 1st Round Draft Pick)
• Robert Kostelka (Republican state senator and former judge)
• Stephanie Masters (Co-Founder of Make Litter Obsolete - Anti Litter Activist)
• Tim McGraw (Country music singer from Start, Louisiana)
• Mantan Moreland (Well-known actor and comic of the 1930s and 1940s)
• Huey P. Newton (Black Panthers Founder)
• Chelsea Newton ([WNBA Player])
• Philip Nelson (Marketing Executive - 2005 Advanced Media Emmy Nominee)
• Sarah Jane Nelson (Broadway Actress Swing!)
• Hugh G. Parker (Architect who designed public and private buildings in northeast Louisiana)
• Johnny Robinson (LSU and Kansas City Chiefs star)
• Rudy Niswanger (Kansas City Chiefs Center)
• James Arthur Payne (Better than Ezra Backup vocals/Keyboard/Guitar/Harmonica)
• Doug Pederson (Green Bay Packers Quarterback)
• Parker Posey American film actress
• Joseph Profit, Ph.D (Atlanta Falcons Running Back)
• Shawn Reaves (Actor (Tru Calling, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit))
• Bill Russell (basketball Star)
• Margaret Sartor (Writer of critically acclaimed 2006 memoir Miss American Pie)
• Charles Smith ([Philadelphia Eagles NFL star])
• Sandra Thompson (Environmentalist and former director of the Atchafalaya Basin Project
• Frank Ticheli (Internationally known composer, conductor, Professor of Music, University of Southern California)
• Julie Giroux (award winning composer)
• Odessa Turner (New York Giants Wide Receiver)
• Ruth Ulrich (Radio personality; Republican candidate for the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Mike Walsworth (Louisiana state representative from Ouachita Parish)
• Susan Ward (Film and Soap Opera actress)
• W.E. Whetstone (Businessman, civic leader, and member of the Louisiana State Board of Education)
• Aeneas Williams (St. Louis Rams Safety) (owner of car dealerships in Monroe)
• Pat Williams (Minnesota Vikings Defensive Tackle)
• Stanley Williams (Nobel Prize Nominee)
• Charles J Ticheli (Business Owner-APS San Marcos TX, Martial Artist, Pianist)
• Brian Bateman (PGA Golfer, 2007 Buick Open Winner)

Harry Wayne Addison (September 8, 1920 - August 24, 2003) was a Southern author and humorist whose works painted vivid portraits of his experiences growing up as a poor boy in rural Louisiana. ... For other uses, see Author (disambiguation). ... Erle Edwards Barham (born July 10, 1937) is an American farmer and conservationist living in Oak Ridge, a village in Morehouse Parish in north Louisiana. ... The Louisiana State Legislature is the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Morehouse Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Robert Jocelyn Barham (born January 25, 1949) is a Louisiana farmer and a Republican state senator who represents Claiborne, Morehouse, Union, and West Carroll parishes, all of which border Arkansas in the northernmost section of his state. ... Lenard Benoit Benjamin (born November 22, 1964, in Monroe, Louisiana) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft. ... NBA redirects here. ... Walter Andrew Bubby Brister, III (born August 15, 1962, in Monroe, Louisiana), is a former American football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Minnesota Vikings. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames Orange Crush (1977-1979 defense) Team colors Orange, Broncos Navy Blue, and White[1] Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Mascot Miles League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American... Kenneth Craig Ken Case (1925-06-14 – 2007-05-10) was a news anchorman, meteorologist, and sports broadcaster associated with KNOE Television in Monroe, Louisiana, from 1967 until his retirement in 1987. ... Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. ... James L. Dennis (born 1936, Monroe, Louisiana) is a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. ... The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the following United States District Courts: Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Louisiana Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi Western, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas The court is based at... Jimmy N. Dimos (born October 18, 1938) is a state Fourth Judicial District Court judge based in Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita Parish. ... 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Charles Edward Finley (born November 26, 1962 in Monroe, Louisiana) is an American former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the California Angels (later the Anaheim Angels), Cleveland Indians and St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Carl Fontana (July 18, 1928 - October 9, 2003) was a jazz trombonist. ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West... Ralph Allen Garr (born December 12, 1945 in Monroe, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox and California Angels. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in North America. ... This article is about the American musician. ... Better Than Ezra is an alternative rock trio based in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... Blane M. Griffon, or Moon Griffon (born ca. ... A talk show (U.S.) or chat show (Brit. ... Andy Griggs (born August 13, 1973 in Monroe, Louisiana) is an American country music artist. ... Stan Humphries (born April 14, 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana) was a former American Football quarterback who played for the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers. ... “Chargers” redirects here. ... Clay Jordan was born in Canyon, Texas on December 30, 1955. ... Survivor: Thailand was the fifth installment of the popular United States reality show Survivor. ... 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Places of interest

• Biedenharn Museum and Gardens

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is a botanical garden located beside the Ouachita River at 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, Louisiana. ...

References

The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

External links

• City of Monroe
• Masur Museum
• Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
• Monroe Civic Center
• Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum
• University of Louisiana at Monroe

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Parish seat: Monroe
Cities	Monroe | West Monroe Ouachita Parish is a parish (population 148,287 as of the 2000 census) located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... A parish seat is the administrative center of a parish in the US state of Louisiana. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... , West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. ...
Towns	Richwood | Sterlington Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Richwood is a town located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. ... Sterlington is a town located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. ...
Census-designated places	Brownsville-Bawcomville | Claiborne | Swartz A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Brownsville-Bawcomville is a census-designated place located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. ... Claiborne is a census-designated place located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. ... Swartz is a census-designated place located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. ...

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Regions	Acadiana | Central Louisiana | Florida Parishes | Greater New Orleans | North Louisiana This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Map of Acadiana Region with the Cajun Heartland USA subregion highlighted in dark red. ... The Central Louisiana region is shaded in green. ... The Florida Parishes The Florida Parishes are those parishes in Louisiana which were part of West Florida in the early 19th century. ... The New Orleans Metropolitan Area, consisting of the Greater New Orleans region and three addtional parishes which share the perimeter of Lake Ponchartrain, is the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana, centered around the city of New Orleans. ... Map of Louisiana regions, the North region is shaded in green. ...
Cities	Alexandria | Baton Rouge | Bossier City | Houma | Kenner | Lafayette | Lake Charles | Monroe | New Iberia | New Orleans | Opelousas | Ruston | Shreveport | Slidell | Sulphur Metropolitan areas and urbanized areas of Louisiana by population. ... Alexandria is a city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Rapides Parish. ... For the Canadian restaurant, see Baton Rouge (restaurant). ... Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. [1] [2] As of the 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 56,461. ... The city of Houma (pronounced ) is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans that has a population of 70,517 (census 2000). ... : Hub City : The Heart of Cajun Country United States Louisiana Lafayette 47. ... This article is about the City of Lake Charles, La. ... The city of New Iberia (French: La Nouvelle-Ibérie) is the parish seat of Iberia Parish, in the US state of Louisiana, 125 miles (201 km) west of New Orleans. ... NOLA redirects here. ... The city of Opelousas is the parish seat of St. ... The city of Ruston is the parish seat of Lincoln Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... : Port City , River City , Ratchet City : The Next Great City of the South United States Louisiana Caddo 117. ... , Slidell is a city in St. ... Sulphur is a city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. ...
CDPs	Chalmette | Harvey | LaPlace | Marrero | Metairie | Terrytown A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... The unincorporated community of Chalmette is the parish seat of St. ... Harvey is a census-designated place and town located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ... La Place (sometimes spelled LaPlace or Laplace) is a suburb of New Orleans and a census-designated place in St. ... Marrero is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ... , Metairie (local pronunciations , ) is a suburb of New Orleans. ... Terrytown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana on the West <a href=http://en. ...
Metros	Alexandria | Baton Rouge | Houma‑Bayou Cane‑Thibodaux | Lafayette | Lake Charles | Monroe | New Orleans | Shreveport‑Bossier City This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Map of Louisiana highlighting the Alexandria metropolitan area. ... The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, centered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is inhabited by about 700,000 people. ... Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodeaux is a metropolitan statistical area, synonynous with both Terrebonne and Assumption Parishes, located in southeast Louisiana. ... Lafayette metropolitan area, located in the Cajun Heartland region of Acadiana, is composed of Lafayette and St. ... Lake Charles metropolitan area, located in Acadiana, is composed of Calcasieu and Cameron parishes. ... Map of Louisiana highlighting the Monroe metropolitan area. ... The New Orleans Metropolitan Area, consisting of the Greater New Orleans region and three addtional parishes which share the perimeter of Lake Ponchartrain, is the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana, centered around the city of New Orleans. ... Shreveport-Bossier City is a metropolitan statistical area, composed of Bossier, Caddo and De Soto parishes, located in North Louisiana. ...
Parishes	Acadia | Allen | Ascension | Assumption | Avoyelles | Beauregard | Bienville | Bossier | Caddo | Calcasieu | Caldwell | Cameron | Catahoula | Claiborne | Concordia | De Soto | East Baton Rouge | East Carroll | East Feliciana | Evangeline | Franklin | Grant | Iberia | Iberville | Jackson | Jefferson | Jefferson Davis | La Salle | Lafayette | Lafourche | Lincoln | Livingston | Madison | Morehouse | Natchitoches | Orleans | Ouachita | Plaquemines | Pointe Coupee | Rapides | Red River | Richland | Sabine | St. Bernard | St. Charles | St. Helena | St. James | St. John the Baptist | St. Landry | St. Martin | St. Mary | St. Tammany | Tangipahoa | Tensas | Terrebonne | Union | Vermilion | Vernon | Washington | Webster | West Baton Rouge | West Carroll | West Feliciana | Winn List of Louisiana parishes The state of Louisiana is divided into parishes in the same way that the other states of the United States are divided into counties. ... Acadia Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Allen Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Ascension Parish (French: Paroisse dAscension) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Assumption Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Avoyelles (French: Paroisse des Avoyelles) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Beauregard Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Bienville Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Bossier Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Caddo Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Calcasieu Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Caldwell Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Cameron Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Catahoula Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Claiborne Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Concordia Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... De Soto Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Location Location of St. ... East Carroll Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... East Feliciana Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Evangeline Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Franklin Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Grant Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Iberia Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Iberville Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Jackson Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Jefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana that includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans. ... Jefferson Davis Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... La Salle Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Lafayette Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Lafourche Parish is a parish located in the south of the state of Louisiana. ... Lincoln Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Livingston Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Madison Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Morehouse Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Natchitoches Parish (French: Paroisse des Natchitoches) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... NOLA redirects here. ... Ouachita Parish is a parish (population 148,287 as of the 2000 census) located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Plaquemines Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Pointe Coupee Parish, pronounced Point Coo-Pea in English (French: Paroisse de la Pointe Coupée), is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Rapides Parish (French: Paroisse des Rapides) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Red River Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Richland Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Sabine Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... Tangipahoa Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Tensas Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Terrebonne Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Union Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Vermilion Parish (French: Paroisse de Vermilion) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Vernon Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Washington Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Webster Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... West Baton Rouge Parish (French: Paroisse de Baton Rouge Ouest) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... West Carroll Parish (French: Paroisse de Carroll Ouest) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... West Feliciana Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Winn Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ...