Fort Miro - Monroe, Louisiana
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 32° 29.843 W 092° 06.971
15S E 583028 N 3595913
Historical marker commemorating an early French fort located in what is now Monroe.
Waymark Code: WM38E3
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dh2000dh
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Fort Miro

Original stockade built on this site in 1790 by Commandant Jean Filhiol and Lieut. Joseph de la Baume of Ouachita District.  Half of timbers furnished by officers; half by garrison and settlers. ~ text of marker

Marker Name: Fort Miro

Marker Type: Roadside

What does marker relate to?: Other

Year Erected or Date Dedicated: 01/01/1961

Parish: Ouchita

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