This Month in Bossier Parish History
October: through out the years
Oct. 3, 1895: Benton High School had an attendance of 45 pupils and was under the direction of Prof. A.S. Dale.
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| Bossier Banner: Oct.3, 1895 |
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| 1900 Benton School
0000.001.039 Bossier Parish Library Collection
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| Bossier Banner: Oct.24, 1895 |
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| 1902 Benton School 0000.001.039 Bossier Parish Library Collection |
Oct. 8, 1908: The recommendation of the Federal Engineers at Vicksburg for the appropriation of $30,000 for the completion of the levee. This was the first levee work accepted by the National Government.
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| Bossier Banner: Oct. 8, 1908 |
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1900’s—1910 ‘s
"Building Red River levee" with mules
0000.004.118 Scandland collection |
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"Building Red River levee"
men constructing
levee with mules
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Oct. 14, 1859: The Circus is Coming!
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| Bossier Banner: Oct.14, 1859 |
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Elephant in Plain Dealing Circus Parade.
Methodist church in background.
Corner of Mary Lee (Hwy 2) and Lynch Streets.
1997.062.126 Bryce Turnley Collection
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Marching band at Dr. Bell's office,
NE corner of Palmetto Ave. and Lynch St.
1997.062.075 Bryce Turnley Collection
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4 horses pulling decorative wagon/calliope.
Mary Lee Street (Hwy 2)
Methodist church in background.
1997.062.023 Bryce Turnley Collection
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Two elephants in a Circus parade in Plain Dealing.
Looking north on Lynch street from Palmetto Ave.
1997.062.106
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Riders in carrying flags in Plain Dealing Circus parade
1997.062.093 Bryce Turnley Collection
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