National Register Listings in
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Arcola Presbyterian Church Blythewood Camp Moore Carter House Cate House Downtown Amite Historic District Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Epney First Christian Church Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Greater St. James AME Church Green Shutters Greenlawn Hammond High School Hammond Historic District Hammond Historic District (Boundary Increase) Husser School-Husser Community Center Independence Historic District Kent, Charles Adolph, Sr., House McGehee Hall, Southeastern Louisiana State University McGehee House Miller Memorial Library Mount's Villa Nesom, G.W., House Nichols House Oaks Hotel Ponchatoula Commercial Historic District Ponchatoula Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) Randal House Reed Farmstead Log Dependencies Stevenson House Tangipahoa School Wascom House Zemurray Gardens Lodge Complex Zemurray Gardens Lodge Complex (Boundary Increase)
Louisiana was a slave state before the American Civil War, and the state played a significant role in the Civil War. The Battle of Port Hudson, which took place in Louisiana in 1863, was the longest siege in American history.
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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, has a rich and fascinating history that traces back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Choctaw and Houma. European exploration began in the 16th century, with Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto passing through the region in 1541.

The land that would become Tangipahoa Parish was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, bringing it under the control of the United States. Settlement of the area increased in the early 19th century, with pioneers establishing farms and plantations along the Tangipahoa River. The region grew as a hub for agriculture, particularly in the production of timber, cotton, and sugar cane.

During the American Civil War, Tangipahoa Parish was heavily impacted by the conflict. It changed hands multiple times, with both Union and Confederate forces occupying the area at various points. The war brought significant destruction and hardship to the region, but after its conclusion, Tangipahoa Parish experienced a period of growth and recovery.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the development of railroads played a significant role in the parish's growth. The expansion of transportation networks allowed for better access to markets and contributed to the establishment of new industries. Today, Tangipahoa Parish remains an important center for agriculture, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, education, healthcare, and tourism.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.

  • Tangipahoa Parish was established in 1869, after Louisiana was readmitted to the Union following the Civil War.
  • The area of Tangipahoa Parish was originally inhabited by indigenous Native American tribes, including the Choctaw and Houma tribes.
  • French explorers arrived in the early 18th century, followed by Spanish settlers and eventually American settlers in the 19th century.
  • Tangipahoa Parish played a significant role in the timber industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with logging and lumber mills being major economic drivers.
  • In the early 20th century, Tangipahoa Parish saw growth in agriculture, particularly in the production of strawberries, peaches, pecans, and livestock.
  • In the mid-20th century, the completion of the Huey P. Long Bridge over the Mississippi River brought increased connectivity and development to Tangipahoa Parish.
  • During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s, Tangipahoa Parish, like many other places in the United States, experienced racial tensions and struggles for equal rights.
  • In 2005, Hurricane Katrina severely impacted Tangipahoa Parish, causing extensive damage and displacing many residents.
  • Today, Tangipahoa Parish is a thriving community with a diverse economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and tourism.