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| Author | : Betsy Swanson |
| Publisher | : Pelican Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2003-12-31 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781455605767 |
Few of our state's 64 parishes have first-rate published histories available about them. How marvelous that Pelican should have seen fit to republish this superlative book!--Shreveport forum news From the banks of the Mississippi River to the edge of Bayou Barataria to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana�s Jefferson Parish encompasses a diverse and historic region. This comprehensive, illustrated volume reconstructs the natural and human history of the parish, tracing its evolution from the earliest times of prehistory to the modern era. Betsy Swanson spotlights the area�s early Indian life and archaeological sites and historic landmarks, extinct and extant, and the roles they played in the progress of the region. Colorful historical figures who appear in these pages include the pirate Jean Lafitte, revolutionary Nicolas Chauvin de la Freni�re, and the reclusive philanthropist John McDonogh. Historic Jefferson Parish also features a treasure trove of early sketches, rare maps, and vintage photographs.
| Author | : Earl Higgins |
| Publisher | : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 2011-02-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781589808874 |
A mixture of history and geography, this entertaining book provides anecdotes about some of the people whose names are memorialized on street signs in this Louisiana parish. The naming process and name changes are covered as well. Inspired by John Chase's classic book Frenchmen, Desire, Good Children . . . and Other Streets of New Orleans, this light and funny read both informs and amuses.
| Author | : Paul F. Stahls |
| Publisher | : HPN Books |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1893619974 |
An illustrated history of the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, paired with histories of the local companies.
| Author | : Earl J. Higgins |
| Publisher | : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 124 |
| Release | : 2011-02-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1455614769 |
"A trivia-packed, free-wheeling, humorous look at street names." -Angus Lind, FOX 8 News, New Orleans Inspired by John Chase's Frenchmen, Desire, Good Children, this funny and informative book narrates the history of Jefferson Parish through its street names. The guide explains the significance of each appellation, along with the reasons why real estate developers chose them. Seventeen chapters divide the information into different categories. "Honoring the Warriors" pays homage to our heroes with Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Admiral Craik Drive, while "�Parlez-vous Italiano, Se�orita?" ponders the meaning behind Segnette Boulevard and Chi Chi Lane. "Go, Saints!" describes the presence of the Catholic culture in the region, including such streets as St. Elizabeth Drive, Seton Boulevard, and San Mateo Avenue. "Higher Education" notes the college theme with Syracuse and Swarthmore Streets and Millsaps Place. Questions are peppered throughout the text, with answers provided at the end of the corresponding chapter. The guide also includes an index, allowing readers to locate a specific street. Full of Higgins' classic cleverness and wit, Metairie, Ames, High offers a fascinating peek at Jefferson Parish's past and its people.
| Author | : League of Women Voters of Jefferson Parish |
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| Total Pages | : 16 |
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| Genre | : County government |
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| Author | : Jefferson Parish Public Library |
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| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : History |
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| Author | : Henry J. Thoede |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 1976 |
| Genre | : Jefferson Parish (La.) |
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| Total Pages | : 17 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Jefferson Parish (La.) |
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| Author | : Louisiana Historical Records Survey |
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| Total Pages | : 30 |
| Release | : 1940 |
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| Author | : Henry Bezou |
| Publisher | : Pelican Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1997-12-31 |
| Genre | : Jefferson Parish (La.) |
| ISBN | : 9781565542792 |
Metairie does have a rich history all its own. What was once described two centuries ago as "a tongue of land to lend pasturage" has become the second largest unincorporated city in the nation.
