All About Mandeville, LA
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About Mandeville
History
Mandeville is known as the oldest inhabited locality in St Tammany Parish. It was first settled in 1739 by brave pioneers who sailed up Bayou Castine, and settling in what is now Mandeville. More followed, but it was not until Bernard de Marigny landed in 1834 that real development came. Mandeville became part of the land owned by de Marigny and was incorporated in 1840. Here, Marigny sought rest from his busy commerce in the city of New Orleans. He generously entertained guests and friends and literally introduced the North Shore to the citizens of New Orleans. Soon, more New Orleaneans were making the trip across the lake. The clear, healthy water and ozone air attracted many, who traversed by boat, and later by rail to the North Shore. Mandeville's hotels and restaurants increased between 1880 and 1900 to accommodate all visitors. It was during this time that "Old Mandeville" developed. Cottages began to appear, dotting the landscape with rich color and jigsaw work elements that became characteristic of this little lakeside town.
Today
Located about 40 miles from New Orleans, Mandeville is the gateway to the North Shore and St Tammany Parish. Mandeville enjoys a lifestyle that is quite different from New Orleans, its South Shore neighbor. Mandeville embraces the serenity of its rich naturalistic environment. As a waterfront and water-oriented community, Mandeville enjoys a temperate climate amid a lush canopy of oaks, magnolias, and towering pines. Wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, and opossums, raccoons, deer, armadillos, fish, and numerous species of birds and water fowl are abundant throughout the area
Things to do in Mandeville include:
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