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Gretna, Louisiana: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Gretna

Gretna can be described as a city located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, US. It’s also its parish seat.

Gretna stands on Mississippi River’s west bank; just east as well as across this river from ‘uptown New Orleans’. This city is also a portion of ‘New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner metropolitan Statistical Area’.
 
Gretna, originally known as ‘Mechanicsham’, got settled in the year 1836. The incorporation took place in the year 1913; with absorption of McDonogh’s section in boundaries of Jefferson Parish.

As per US Census Bureau, area of Gretna on the whole is 10 sq. Km; out of which 0.9 sq. Km consists of water. Summer would be the best season to pay a visit; as winters are scorchy.
 
The population of Gretna as per 2000 census was 17423. Its density was 1922 per sq. Km. per capita income was $15375; with around 24.2% of population below poverty line. Median income with regards to each household was $28065.



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