Historical Markers and War Memorials in Metairie, Louisiana
Gretna is the parish seat for Jefferson Parish
Metairie is in Jefferson Parish
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On Metairie Road (Louisiana Route 611-9) at Orpheum Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Metairie Road.
A 12-square-mile area incorporated as a village in June 1927 and as a city one month later. Charles P. Aicklen, Sr., mayor, introduced natural gas service, July 1928. Gambling was flourishing, but was outlawed within the city limits. Incorporation . . . — — Map (db m93550) HM
Near South Scenic Drive, 0.3 miles east of Down Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
Lafreniere orated before the Louisiana Superior Council "The Manifeste" a document expressing the political philosophy on the natural rights of man and freedom of determination by the people. A firing squad executed him with 4 compatriots in . . . — — Map (db m112793) HM
On Metairie Road (Louisiana Route 611-9) west of Focis Street, on the right when traveling west.
On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4. — — Map (db m193381) HM
On Airline Dr. (State Highway 61) at LaBarre Road (Route 3262), on the right when traveling south on Airline Dr..
Named for the de La Barre family. François Pascalis de La Barre I, a noted colonial official, owned a river-to-lake tract in 1750. Further family holdings, by 1800's, made Metairie called popularly "La Plaine Labarre." — — Map (db m93111) HM
On Downs Boulevard north of South Scenic Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Part of the concession in 1720 by Governor Bienville to father of Nicholas Chauvin LaFreniere, Attorney-General of Louisiana for the years 1763 until 1769. Leader of the revolt against Spanish rulers of Louisiana, and executed October 25, 1769. — — Map (db m93902) HM
On Metairie Road (State Highway 611-9) east of Ellis Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
On this site in April 1909, the first public school in Metairie opened and Metairie Ridge School. Land donated by Alfred E. Bonnabel who is often referred to as "The Father of Education" in Jefferson Parish. — — Map (db m85945) HM
On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4. — — Map (db m112786) HM
Near South Scenic Drive east of Downs Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
The site of this park once belonged to the River-to-Lake Sainte-Reyne Concession granted to Jean-Daniel Kolly, c. 1720. A series of purchases subdivided the original property except for this 155-acre park. Nicolas Chauvin de Lafreniere, the . . . — — Map (db m112787) HM
On Veterans Memorial Boulevard near Athania Parkway, in the median.
A submarine built by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Funds for this boat were raised by the citizens of Caddo Parish Louisiana. Launched One August, 1943. On her second patrol under command of LCDR. James S. Clark, was sunk by . . . — — Map (db m133997) HM WM
