McDonoghville in Gretna, Louisiana

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McDonoghville

Franklin Ave., Gretna, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 55' 34.4388", -90° 2' 58.3728"

Louisiana State
Historical Marker

Founded 1815 by education philanthropist John McDonogh. Also known as Freetown where his freed slaves settled and Gouldsboro for railroad magnate Jay Gould. Incorporated 1913 into City of Gretna.

Sponsor: Jefferson Parish Historical Commission, 2008.

Last updated: June 22, 2021

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