Gretna in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Gouldsboro Rail Car Transfer Ferry
Ferry operated from 1898 to 1942 with two transfer boats. One, the Gouldsboro, named for railroad magnate Jay Gould, was built in 1863 as the Federal Monitor Chickasaw and saw action at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Erected 2004 by City of Gretna.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 29° 56.18′ N, 90° 3.224′ W. Marker is in Gretna, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on Mississippi River Trail, on the right when traveling south. 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); McDonoghville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Prima (approx. half a mile away); Edward "Kid" Ory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Right Bank of the Mississippi River (approx. 0.6 miles away); "King" Oliver (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Jelly Roll" Morton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dolly Marie Douroux Adams (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gretna.
More about this marker. Marker is located on the Mississippi River Trail, the levee top walking/biking pathway. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES. Marker is about 1 mile south from the Gretna Ferry Landing.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2019.