Just west of the “Historic” portion of US-80 in Louisiana was my regular drive back home from college. Often, I forwent the interstate. Instead, I chose to take the slower, but more relaxing and enjoyable US-80 from Ruston to Bossier City. I believe the historic portion of the highway only goes out to Simsboro, but in my opinion it should be extended to Minden. From the quite town of Arcadia, to the site of Bonnie and Clyde’s deaths near Gibsland, to the German influence of Minden, highway 80 offers more in addition to what the officially historic segment has. So I decided to make a few stops on my way home one weekend in addition to a few other photos that are on the roll.
Wet Bar
My liquor collection illuminated with a LED strip. Mostly bourbon, some rum, tequila, and other whiskeys. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
An Antiques Shop
An antiques shop I can only guess. Pictures from downtown Arcadia, Louisiana. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
North Railroad Ave
Pictures from downtown Arcadia, Louisiana. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
Town of Gibsland
Nearby is the Bonnie and Clyde ambush site. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
Town of Gibsland
Gibsland police station and town hall on the left and new parish library on the right. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
Historic Gas Station
Next to the new parish library in Gibsland is an old gas station. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places as it is where a Texas Ranger called back to Texas to say that they’ve killed Bonnie and Clyde. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
Looking North on Main Street
Main Street in Minden, Louisiana. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
Looking South on Main Street
Main Street in Minden, Louisiana. Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400