The Blue Star Memorial Marker Program of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. began in 1945 to honor the men and women serving in the Armed Forces during World War II. The name was chosen for the star on flags displayed in homes and businesses denoting a family member serving.
Garden clubs pictured a ribbon of living memorial plantings traversing every state.
Written by a former correspondent and bureau chief for the New Orleans States-Item, Oschner’s provides an informal look at the history of one of Jefferson Parish’s largest employers and its largest private medical facility, located on Jefferson Highway.
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Written by the authority on the subject, this book profiles the life and legacy of the somewhat controversial, antebellum benefactor to local public schools.
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“Westwego Remembered” is the title of a book written by Daniel P. Alario and Zenobia “BeBe” Alario Rebstock, detailing the history of Westwego, Louisiana.
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In 1862 Confederate and Louisiana authorities laid out Camp Parapet as a part of the defense lines of New Orleans. The works were designed to protect the city against an attack from the north. After the Federals, coming up from the south, captured New Orleans, Camp Parapet became an important part of the Union defenses. It served also as a training camp for Northern soldiers.
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Zone between les Chapitoulas and the Demeuves Concession. 5 leagues above New Orleans along the Mississippi River. From 1708–1819, this name was in use under French, Spanish, and American rule. Site of present day Kenner.
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Written by respected Westwego historians
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Pierre Chartier de Baulne, French Louisiana attorney general in 1719, held the earliest land grant at the former village of the Colapissas on Chapitoulas (Metairie) Road. His family first colonists to live nearby.
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Written by Deno Seder, this book profiles Jefferson Parish’s most popular and controversial political figure–Sheriff Harry Lee.
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Community est. 1914 by Illinois Central Railroad. Named for James Harahan, RR President, 1906-1911. Village incorporated 1920. City incorporated 1953. Francis William Mayo, First Mayor, 1920-1922.
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