West Monroe, LA
Music connected to West Monroe
About West Monroe
- • Tim Brando, a nationally known sportscaster, was born in West Monroe.
- • Duck Dynasty's Duck Commander empire began in West Monroe, revolutionizing duck calls.
- • The Ouachita River ferry established a vital crossing, spurring West Monroe's early growth.
- • Legend says a gold stash lies buried near the Cheniere Brake, yet to be found.
- • The Great Depression hit hard, devastating cotton farming and local businesses.
- • Named for steamboat magnate, William West, it was incorporated in 1883.
- • With about 12,000 residents, it's smaller than its sister city, Monroe.
- • At 72 feet above sea level, it's prone to flooding from the Ouachita River.
- • Healthcare and retail trade are major employment sectors in West Monroe.
- • A warm sense of Southern hospitality makes West Monroe feel comforting and familiar.
- • The New Orleans Saints, Louisiana's NFL team, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • West Monroe High School's football team has won multiple state championships.
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