A cool little place to stop at for five minutes as you're driving across the border. The two…read moremonuments are separated by about 100 ft, and are both on the west side of the road.

Bethany, Texas-Louisiana is an unincorporated community on the Louisiana and Texas state lines on…read moreU.S. Highway 79, yes the town once claimed both states as its location one of the early stores, bisected by the state line, was built in 1889 by a barkeeper who wanted to take advantage of the differences in state laws; in half of the store drinking was legal, in the other gambling was legal proving the that times may change but people haven't. The town once went by the name Lick Skillet if ever the truth was told many towns of the era were called by that same name all boasting tales of the name's origin, from the food being so good or so scarce people would lick the skillets or the only scraps left to feed the dogs was for them to lick the skillets, I am sure the truth lies somewhere in between the myths. Although Bethany abandoned the name Lick Skillet, many of the town's features retain the name such as the Lick Skillet Plantation, a thoroughbred breeding farm, and the Lick Skillet Old Time Store. There is also a Lick Skillet Arts and Crafts Festival which includes live bands, food vendors, and exhibits by local artists and craftsman. Bethany was founded in 1840 long before barbed wire fences and paved highways marked the historic road that eventually became known as the "Old Shreveport Road" it originally was part of a prehistoric trade route from Dallas to Shreveport (not named towns at the time) established by the Caddo Indians. On the north side of the road heading east at the state line is a Marker placed in 1936 that reads: "Site of Bethany - A thriving town of the fifties - through it passed the Shreveport road over which many emigrants entered Texas". There not much left of Bethany now but lots of memories, I'd say by the looks of it the historic value exceeds the town's net worth, but I'm sure those that remain like it that way.

As someone who's grown up around Caddo Lake, the old drawbridge isn't just a structure; it's…read morepractically a living, breathing part of our town's history and daily rhythm. You might see it as just a way to get across the water, but for us, it's so much more.While I might not remember the days when it actually opened for boat traffic (that lift mechanism was disabled back in the 1940s!), I absolutely recall the unique experience of crossing it when it was a single-lane bridge. It wasn't about waiting for it to go up anymore, but about that patient dance of waiting for the other side to clear. Only one car at a time could safely traverse it, and there was a certain rhythm to that wait - the slow, deliberate approach, the quick glance to see if anyone was coming, and the polite wave to the driver on the other side as you took your turn. It was a forced pause in our often-hurried lives, a moment to watch the boats glide through or just chat with the person in the car next to you. It felt like a little community gathering, even if it was just for a few minutes.The bridge has seen it all: decades of floods, droughts, countless sunrises and sunsets over the cypress trees. It's stood strong through it all, a testament to the resilience of our area. It connects not just two sides of the lake, but also generations of families who've used it. My grandparents crossed it, my parents crossed it, and now I do (though now it's a pedestrian bridge, a new chapter for our old friend).Of course, it's not without its quirks. Sometimes the traffic flow could be a bit slow, and you learned to factor that into your travel time. And sure, the paint might be peeling in a few spots, and it groans a bit louder than it used to. But those imperfections are part of its character, like wrinkles on a beloved elder's face.In a world where everything seems to be getting faster and newer, the Caddo Lake drawbridge is a comforting constant. It's a reminder of simpler times, of the unique beauty of our bayou country, and of the unhurried pace of life that makes this place so special. It's more than just a bridge; it's a landmark, a memory-maker, and a true icon of our hometown.

A nice foot bridge to walk over if you find yourself in M'port. It's an historic landmark with…read morebright blue water on both sides.

It smells in here. It really does. I don't know if it's dust, or unwashed patrons, or if the…read morebuilding or carpet just need updating desperately, or what. It's also not intuitive, when you walk in, where different departments might be located. And ... there are always unhygienic members of the community lazing around in the entrance or out in front,... staring at you. In all fairness, I haven't tried the library's programming, interlibrary loan system, ebooks or other services - maybe they're spectacular. I hope they are.

I believe the library offers superb service to the community. I am signing up today for the Summer…read more Reading Program for my 6 yr. old Genealogy is my hobby and I wish they had a section in the library for this.

FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Surrender yourself to finding all of your mailing needs at the…read moreWoodlawn Post Office! So Easy! So Refreshing to walk up to the Desk, Greet the Mail Clerk, State your Business, Make your Requests, and have your mail needs completed in less than 5 relaxing, satisfying minutes! The Mail Clerk is quick with providing Service and Friendly with her Smiles! ... No Lines to maneuver! No frowns to greet you at the Desk! Just Quick, Complete, and Friendly Service!! .. Woodlawn Community excels in Quick Friendly Service!!!