The GazetteOctober 8, 1992 Jessica Kleppinger Serving the area since 1956, the Union Parish Library has been through many changes in its 36-year history. Originally opened as a demonstration library supported under the auspices of the Louisiana State Library, the facility became self-supporting in 1957 when a $3 million maintenance tax was passed locally. In 1966 … Continue reading Parish Library Organized in 1956
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School Building in Downsville Started in Late 1880’s
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 In the late 80's the first indication of the present day school system in Downsville made it s appearance with the erection of a building east of the Baptist church. This building was an eight-room two-story structure and the second story was used as an auditorium and lodge hall. Early teachers … Continue reading School Building in Downsville Started in Late 1880’s
Founded Pleasant Hill Church in ’72
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The present Pleasant Hill Baptist church was founded August 21, 1872. The Rev S. T. Cobb and the Rev. Jonathan Miller, R. C. Webb and W. C. Carr were the persons mainly responsible for the founding of the organization Charter members were W. P. Smith, William M. Burford, W. D. Thurston … Continue reading Founded Pleasant Hill Church in ’72
Efficient Service Found At Gulley’s
The Gazette October 5, 1939 A complete line of drugs plus the protection of a trained efficient pharmacist is the service of Gulley's Drug Store located on the corner of Washington and Jackson streets in Farmerville. Ralph Gulley, who opened his career of business in Farmerville in 1914 as a groceryman on the east side … Continue reading Efficient Service Found At Gulley’s
Piece Of Property Has Been Owned By 4 Court Clerks
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Zollie Rabun Present Owner of Property A plot f ground northeast of town, owned by Zollie C. Rabun, clerk of court, has been owned by four clerks of court of Union Parish in the past 100 years. W. W. Farmer, for whom Farmerville is named was the first owner of … Continue reading Piece Of Property Has Been Owned By 4 Court Clerks
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