Gretna, Historical district and parish seat in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
The National Register Historic District of Gretna extends through downtown, featuring buildings that represent architectural styles from the 1840s through early 1900s.
Three settlements merged into Gretna in 1913: McDonoghville established in 1815, Mechanickham founded in 1836, and the original Gretna developed by St. Mary's Market Steam Ferry Company.
The German-American Cultural Center documents the influence of German immigrants in Louisiana since 1720 through exhibits, including a display about baseball player Mel Ott.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court in Gretna provides services for marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, and election-related matters for local residents.
The David Crockett Fire Company, established in Gretna, maintains its status as the oldest continuously operating volunteer fire department in the United States.
Location: Jefferson Parish
Inception: 1836
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: https://gretnala.com
GPS coordinates: 29.91640,-90.05420
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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