Monroe, LA

About Monroe

• • Terry Bradshaw, the NFL quarterback legend, was born in Shreveport, near Monroe.
• • Delta Air Lines' predecessor, Delta Air Service, originated in Monroe in 1924.
• • The discovery of natural gas in the early 1900s fueled Monroe's economic growth.
• • Massey's Menagerie, a defunct zoo, once housed a beloved hippo named 'Lazy Harry'.
• • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 significantly impacted Monroe's economy.
• • Named for President James Monroe, the city was incorporated in 1819 as Fort Miro.
• • With around 47,000 residents, it's significantly smaller than Shreveport.
• • Sitting at 79 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat, typical of North Louisiana.
• • Healthcare, education, and manufacturing are major employment sectors here.
• • Monroe offers a blend of Southern charm and vibrant urban renewal.
• • The closest team is the New Orleans Saints, who won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
• • ULM Warhawks football team won the Southland Conference championship in 1987.

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