Welcome to Monroe/ West Monroe, Louisiana

The twin cities of Monroe / West Monroe are located along the banks of the Ouachita River in Northeast Louisiana. Monroe serves as the business, education and medical hub of a multi- parish area with a population of over 350,000. The University of Louisiana at Monroe consistently draws students from around the world to participate in a variety of degree programs. Less than an hour away, the campuses of Louisiana Tech and Grambling, along with ULM, help to bolster the region's population by more than 25,000 each year.

Points of Interest *Birthplace of Delta Airlines *Home of Joseph Biedenharn- First bottler of Coca-Cola. *Layton Castle, one of only 7 nationally registered castles, located here. *Nation's largest flight navigation school during World War Two was located at Selman Field. *Poverty Point, the continent's oldest human dwelling site, is less than one hour away.

Recreation The mild climate of northeastern Louisiana encourages year-round outdoor activity. Known as 'The Sportsman's Paradise', the region is able to offer something for everyone, from hunting and fishing to camping and bird watching. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries manages dozens of sites in the area and most offer educational resources as well as the opportunity to participate in specific conservation- related programs. Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge consists of a 1,600 acre lake nestled within the boundaries of a 4,600 acre refuge and is just minutes away from Monroe. The Louisiana Purchase Zoo is open year-round and offers visitors boat tours, educational programs and volunteer opportunities.

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