Mandeville, LA
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About Mandeville
- • Author Poppy Z. Brite, known for horror and dark fantasy, was born in Mandeville.
- • The Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall, a historic jazz venue, originated here.
- • Steamboat trade across Lake Pontchartrain boosted Mandeville's early growth.
- • Legend says a UFO crashed near Mandeville in 1976, sparking local lore.
- • Hurricane Katrina in 2005 caused widespread damage, reshaping the lakefront.
- • It's named after Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville and was founded in 1834.
- • With over 13,000 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, Covington.
- • The average elevation is only 7 feet, requiring flood awareness.
- • Healthcare and retail are significant sectors in Mandeville's economy.
- • Life here feels relaxed, like a perpetual vacation by the lake.
- • The New Orleans Saints, a nearby NFL team, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Fontainebleau State Park, near Mandeville, hosts annual cross-country races.