Verret, Louisiana Explained

Verret
Utc Offset Dst:−5
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Established Date:1871
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:70085
Area Code:504
Utc Offset:−6
Elevation Ft:3
Blank1 Name Sec1:GNIS feature ID
Pushpin Label:Verret
Timezone Dst:Central
Subdivision Type3:MCD
Coordinates:29.8619°N -89.7797°W
Established Title:Established
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1: Louisiana
Subdivision Name2: St. Bernard Parish
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name3:District E
Subdivision Type4:Historic colonies
Pushpin Map:Louisiana#USA
Timezone1:Central
Other Name:Verrett, Verrettville

Verret, commonly known as Verrett or Verrettville, is an unincorporated community in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community was originally established as a freedmen's town by formerly enslaved African Americans.[1]

In 2018, a Louisiana state historical marker was placed at the First Baptist Church of Verrettville in recognition of its significance in addition to the importance of community founder Rev. Samuel Smith.[2]

Notes and References

  1. History of Verrettville. 2020-12-01. Hyland. William de Marigny. en. St. Bernard Parish Television. Fernández, Anthony. Raymond, Smith.. Bill Hyland's Historical Highlights.
  2. Web site: 2018-01-24. First Baptist Church in Verret receives a Historical Marker. 2021-09-30. The St. Bernard News. en-US.