St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
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Abita Springs Historic District
Abita Springs Pavilion
Arcade Theater
Bertus-Ducatel House
Bogue Falaya Park
Camp Salmen House
Christ Episcopal Church
Claiborne Cottage Hotel
Cousin, Francois, House
Cousin, Francois, House
Dendinger House
Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall
Division of St. John Historic District
Flagstaff
Fontainebleau State Park
Frederick House
Griffin's Bakery
Haaswood Store
Jay House
Johnson House
Lacombe School
Longbranch Annex
Madisonville Bank
Madisonville Boarding House
Madisonville Town Hall
McCaleb House
Moore House
Morel-Nott House
New Orleans and Northeastern-New Orleans and Great Northern Railroad Depot
Rankin House
Saint Joseph Abbey Church
Saint Joseph Abbey Refectory
Salmen House
Salmen, Albert, House
Salmen, Fritz, House
Sardy House
St. Scholastica Priory and Cemetery
Sunnybrook
Tchefuncte River Range Rear Light
Williams Cemetery
1st United Methodist Church
Abbé Adrien E. Rouquette
Abita Springs
Battle of Lake Pontchartrain
Bicentennial Covington #1
Bicentennial Covington #2
Christ Episcopal Church
City of Slidell Centennial
Civil War Earthworks
Columbia Street
Columbia Street Landing
Courthouse Square and Historic Oaks
Covington
Fontainebleau Plantation Sugar Mill
Fritz Salmen
Greater Mandeville Veterans Memorial
H.J. Smith and Sons Hardware and Museum
History of Camp Salmen
Indian Village
John Slidell
John Slidell
John Slidell
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge
Madisonville
Madisonville Cemetery
Native Peoples
Original Homestead of Walker Percy
Original Lone Star Republic
Our Lady Of The Lake Church
Pottery Hill
Public "Ox Lot" Parking
Public "Ox Lot" Parking
Reconstruction Period
Saint Peter Church
Salmen Lodge
Slidell Town Hall and Jail
Slidell: An Overview
St. Tammany Fishing Pier
St. Tammany Parish World War I Memorial
Steam Powered "Groundhog" Sawmill
Sugar Mill Operation
The Covington Bank and Trust Building
The Enslaved
The Southern Hotel
Waldheim Church
Walker Percy
War of 1812 Memorial
West Florida Republic and St. Tammany Parish
The area officially became known as "St. Tammany Parish" in 1810, named after the patron saint of the Choctaw tribe. During the 19th century, the parish experienced rapid growth with the arrival of European settlers, particularly from Germany and Ireland. The town of Covington, located in the heart of the parish, became a thriving center of commerce and trade.
St. Tammany Parish also played a significant role in the Civil War. It was occupied by Union forces early on during the conflict and saw skirmishes and battles throughout the war. After the war, the parish began to rebuild and diversify its economy, embracing agriculture, timber, and fishing as major industries.
In the 20th century, the discovery of oil and gas reserves in the nearby Gulf of Mexico brought new economic opportunities to St. Tammany Parish. As a result, the population grew and the parish became a popular destination for tourism, offering numerous recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Today, St. Tammany Parish continues to thrive as a vibrant and dynamic community, blending its rich history with modern development. The area is known for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and community spirit, making it an attractive place to live, work, and visit.
Brief timeline of the history of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana:
- 1699 - St. Tammany Parish is included in the French colonial territory
- 1763 - The area becomes part of British West Florida after the French and Indian War
- 1800 - St. Tammany Parish is incorporated as one of the original parishes of the Louisiana Territory
- 1812 - Louisiana becomes a state, and St. Tammany Parish is officially recognized as part of the state
- 1819 - Covington is established as the parish seat
- 1834 - St. Tammany Parish is divided to create Tangipahoa Parish
- 1840s - St. Tammany Parish experiences rapid growth due to its proximity to New Orleans and the expansion of the railroad
- 1888 - Mandeville is incorporated as a town
- 1964 - Slidell becomes an incorporated city
- 2005 - St. Tammany Parish is heavily impacted by Hurricane Katrina, causing significant damage throughout the area
- 2010 - St. Tammany Parish’s population reaches over 240,000, making it one of the fastest-growing parishes in Louisiana
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.