Starks Historical Society
The Starks Historical Society was incorporated in March 1993, with Elaine Metcalf serving as first president. Elaine Metcalf Bergeron is the current president. The purpose of the society is to compile and preserve the history of Starks and to make that history available to the public through a library and websites.
The Historical Society is located at 312 Old River Road. The library is open by appointment by calling (337) 743-6406. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
A collection of Southwest Louisiana Record books by Father Hebert has begun through memorial donations. Other books of interest include James Albert Johnson’s collection, Morris Dugan’s autobiography, old church records, and numerous genealogy quarterlies for southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. Historical items of interest are on display. Vol. 3 of Pioneers of the Past is partially complete and waiting on more stories.
The society has the following items for sale:
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