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Welcome to Key to the City's page for West Monroe Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Zip Code The Louisiana state capital is Baton Rouge. What would you like to know about West Monroe Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions West Monroe Government West Monroe Chamber of Commerce. West Monroe Organizations, Churches, and Sports. West Monroe Libraries. Zip Codes 71291, 71292 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of West Monroe is approximately 13,038 (2005). The approximate number of families is 6,582 (1990). The amount of land area in West Monroe is 18.579 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in West Monroe is 7.7 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0.65 sq kilometers. The distance from West Monroe to Washington DC is 986 miles. The distance to the Louisiana state capital is 154 miles. (as the crow flies) West Monroe is positioned 32.51 degrees north of the equator and 92.14 degrees west of the prime meridian. West Monroe elevation is 88 feet above sea level. West Monroe per capita income is $19,621. West Monroe median income is $27,522 (2000). The West Monroe median home price is $74,300 (2000). West Monroe miscellany. Return to Index Location West Monroe location: in northeast Louisiana about 112 miles east of Shreveport. West Monroe and Monroe are located on opposite banks of the Ouachita (wash-uh-taw) River. Other nearby communities include Brownsville-Bawcomville, Claiborne, Richwood, Swartz, Sterlington, Downsville and Eros. Here is a Map page for the Monroe area. Return to Index Climate & Weather The weather in West Monroe is moderate. Here is a weather page for the Monroe area. West Monroe average annual rainfall is 67.2 inches per year West Monroe average temperature is 65 degrees F. The average winter temperature is 44 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 83 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items West Monroe history: In 1837, Dr. John Campbell attempted to establish a town on the west bank of the river. He submitted a plan naming the town "Byron." This was in the present southern portion of West Monroe. Another man, William Trent of Georgia, also proposed a new town north of "Byron." In 1848, he sold the property to a merchants company from New Orleans, which subdivided the land, creating the town of Trenton in 1851. It was named after William Trent. Another town was in the "makings" just south of Trenton. Dr. Christopher Dabbs, who practiced medicine in Trenton, tried to found a town named Cotton Port, but was unsuccessful. He sold out in 1858. In March 1859, the town of Cotton Port was finally acknowledged by the legislature. This meant there could be a deputy for the town. When the Railroad Bridge was completed in 1882, the town became more prosperous. In 1883, the leaders applied for town status, but found a serious problem. A town in Avoyelles Parish had already registered the name of Cotton Port. By November of 1883, the name of West Monroe was accepted. As West Monroe became more and more prosperous, Trenton lost more business to the newer area. In 1905, the post office in Trenton closed with the town of Trenton slowly fading into a suburb of West Monroe. West Monroe's first charter was given in 1889 with the form of government having a Mayor and a Board of Trustees. Late in the 19th century, the first bridge was built connecting Monroe and West Monroe. This even in July of 1899 united the twin cities. The bridge was later named "Endom Bridge" in honor of Judge Robert Endom and Mayor Fred Endom. The settling of West Monroe: 1780 The incorporation date of West Monroe: 1889 Return to Index Attractions West Monroe attractions: West Monroe, LA is the home of West Monroe High School, State Champions in class 5a football for two years in a row. West Monroe is also the home of Northeast Louisiana University and CenturyTel, the only Monroe-based company which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Attractions in Monroe and West Monroe. Monroe/West Monroe Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Kiroli Park Phone: 318-396-4016 820 Kiroli Road West Monroe, LA Fun for the entire family with playgrounds, trails, fishing, gardens, and picnic areas. Antique Alley 200-300 Blocks of Trenton Street 100 Block of Cotton Street Antique Alley features a variety of stores, galleries, and eateries located in West Monroe's Cottonport Historic District plus stores on Cypress Street (Hwy 80) and Monroe's Hudson Lane Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. 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