Gretna in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

McDonoghville

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 5, 2022

1. McDonoghville Marker

Inscription.
In 1813, the former Monplaisir Plantation was purchased and subdivided by wealthy landowner John McDonogh. His vast estate was left to the educational systems of Baltimore and New Orleans upon his death in 1850.

Erected 2004 by City of Gretna.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 56.342′ N, 90° 3.221′ W. Marker is in Gretna, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker can be reached from Brooklyn Avenue near Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north. Mississippi River Trail, on top of levee. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gretna LA 70053, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Marine Hospital (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gouldsboro Rail Car Transfer Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Prima (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edward "Kid" Ory (approx. 0.4 miles away); Right Bank of the Mississippi River (approx. 0.4 miles away); "King" Oliver (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Jelly Roll" Morton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dolly Marie Douroux Adams (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gretna.

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on the Mississippi River Trail, a levee top bicycle/walking trail. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES. This marker is directly under the Crescent City Connection east bound bridge at the terminus of Lawrence Street.
Recommended parking in a public lot, and finding closest access to Trail. Was about a mile total, when parking directly under bridge at a public park.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 5, 2022

2. McDonoghville Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 5, 2022

3. McDonoghville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.