Overview of mcdonoghville cemetery, gretna, jefferson parish, louisiana, united states collaborative genealogy and history. John mcdonogh december 29, 1779 october 26, 1850 was a united states entrepreneur whose adult life was spent in south louisiana and. Mcdonoghville straddles what is now the west bank boundary between. The area known as old algiers, nestled in the curve of the mississippi rivers west bank which incidentally is not west of the rest of the city of new orleans, was established in 1719, making it the second oldest part of the city. Without professor conrad and the center, louisiana history books like the. Mcdonoghville neighbors selected these businesses as their neighborhood favorites for 2019. I am a graduate from the year 1965 and decided to create an alumni site exclusively for ogden high school. Either vyhnanek didnt know about, or didnt think it was worth to mention, various gangs or individual gang leaders. Mechanicham and about half of mcdonoghville are now in the city of gretna.
New orleansarea book events for week of sunday, may 5. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. A spacious property was advertised in the daily picayune on january 11, 1849. The newsletter includes a message from the president, articles, photos, maps, members letters, information on forthcoming meetings and speakers, and lists of new members. I am hoping that the alumni from ogden high school will visit, enjoy, and help me with their input on making this something we all. Cane river, by lalita tademy, was published in 2001 and has since gained national attention after being recognized by oprahs book club. Acquisition was begun by the collections founder, general l. So, it took me 30 years to pick up a good book to read on louisiana history. In addition, howard weiser, mcdonoghville cemetery sexton, repainted the tombs. Mcdonogh, is a community of algiers, new orleans, louisiana and gretna, louisiana.
Named for its philanthropic and reclusive founder, john mcdonogh, mcdonoghville was established in 1815, which makes it gretnas earliest. New orleans in the 1920s is an unparalleled study of new orleans during prohibition. History of algiers point, new orleans, louisiana algiers historical. Mcdonogh had moved to new orleans from baltimore in 1800, later, moving across the river and establishing mcdonoghville. The story of ascension parish, louisiana, marchand, sidney a on. Includes mcdonoghville in gretna, louisiana maps, description, photos and more. Choose from 500 different sets of 8th grade vocab chapter 6 louisiana history flashcards on quizlet. Learn 8th grade vocab chapter 6 louisiana history with free interactive flashcards. Although mcdonogh owned much of what is now mcdonoghville, he did actually live in algiers, where he had a brick kiln and extensive pleasure gardens. Helen marie stewman griffin entered into eternal rest at marrero healthcare center on thursday, july 25, 2019 at the age of 73. A historic streetscape in the mcdonoghville historic district. At a quick glance, i cant find anything listing the boundaries of mcdonoghville, but it extends a couple of miles into the city of gretna in jefferson parish. Judicial district court, probate dockets 18681880 jefferson parish. History of algiers point, new orleans, louisiana algiers.
Southern university relocated from new orleans to the bluff of the mississippi river on the western edge of scotlandville in 1914. It is part of the new orleansmetairiekenner metropolitan statistical area. The algerine is a publication of the algiers historical society. An estate transferred to the city of new orleans, book. Articles are always welcome, preferably in word format if you have a computer, but. The historic new orleans collection has extensive holdings of significant manuscript and printed maps. It was established in 1815, and named for developer and major land owner john mcdonogh. Named for john mcdonogh, who owned large amounts of land on the west bank, the settlement was home to freed slaves and later irish, italian and german settlers. Louisiana, jefferson parish, judicial district court, probate dockets.
John mcdonogh was the founder of mcdonoghville, which was located partially in algiers, partially in gretna. The gangs of new orleans a site dedicated to the history. Originally owned by bienville as part of the kings plantation, that stretched from plaquemines to donaldsonville and then to natchez. I have lived in the new orleans area for over 30 years. Each angle of view and every map style has its own advantage. When he died in 1850, he left a large legacy to be used for public schools for children of all races in new orleans. Mcdonoghville, jefferson parishs oldest settlement, celebrates its. Since mcdonoghville is located within the city of gretna, all of the census and demographic data for residents of mcdonoghville are included as part of the information reported for city of gretna in the profile tab. The portion on the orleans side was absorbed into algiers and thence into new orleans, while the portion. Since then considerable additions have been made including a wide range of maps dating from early colonial times to the present. The elevation of mcdonoghville is 0 feet above mean sea level.
Mcdonoghville, which gave rise to gretna, marks its. From his plantation near new orleans, mcdonoghville, he gave his enslaved persons moral and vocational training as well as the ability to purchase their freedom after working for fifteen years. Submit information welcome to the ogden high school alumni page. Mcdonoghville populated place profile jefferson parish. Art and architecture in the cane river regioncane river. Even its political corruptionextending from french governors for whom office was exploitable property through the louisiana hayride following the death of huey long. Mcdonoghville historical marker location map, gretna, louisiana california. Maps from the historic new orleans collection louisiana. List of books and articles about louisiana history. Signs at the entrances to the area all say mcdonoghville. Barnett boggs, who came from alabama to bossier parish in 1857, locating in ward 4, where the father has since resided, his wife having died soon after coming here. The ku klux klan in central alberta chronicles a littleknown and often overlooked part of albertas history. Geraldine davis jones peacefully entered into eternal rest on wednesday, november 7, 2018 at the age of 75. Named for a philanthropist who was louisianas largest landowner of.
Mcdonoghville straddles what is now the west bank boundary between jefferson parish and orleans parish. Mcdonoghville, jefferson parish, louisiana, united states. Maphill lets you look at mcdonoghville, jefferson parish, louisiana, united states from many different perspectives. Mcdonoghville was a settlement on the west bank of the mississippi river, across from the burgeoning city of new orleans. Professional services entrusted to murray henderson undertaking co. The usgenweb project louisiana archives index of winn par. Mcdonoghville, jefferson parishs oldest settlement, celebrates its 200th birthday saturday april 25 in gretna. Gretna lies on the west bank of the mississippi river, just east and across the river from uptown new orleans. Mcdonoghville map jefferson parish, louisiana mapcarta.
Focusing on the period between 1929 33, the book details the rise. I have read dozens of books on new orleans history and this is one of the best. While vyhnaneks book is the best on the subject, it lacks in certain areas. It is bounded by mississippi, with the mississippi river forming about half of the border e, the gulf of mexico s, texas w, and arkansas n.
Dictionary m macarty, augustin, mayor of new orleans. From the earliest colonists through the latest mardi gras, louisiana has had a history as exotic as that of any state. These design guidelines provide information on the history of. Joseph churchconvent of the most holy sacrament complex is a historic church complex located at the corner of lavoisier street and 7th street in gretna, louisiana. Joe gray taylor writing will keep you engaged to where you dont want to put the book down. The site of his mcdonoghville home has long since been eroded into the mississippi river.
Mcdonoghville, which gave rise to gretna, marks its bicentennial. Chapter five the people and places of louisiana 49. Since algiers point begins about 12 mile into orleans parish, i deduce that the majority of mcdonoghville is within jefferson. Gretna is the secondlargest city in, and parish seat of, jefferson parish, louisiana, united states. John mcdonogh 17791850 was a merchant, land speculator, plantation owner, slaveholder, and philanthropist from baltimore and new orleans.
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