Name: Mandeville, LA
Address: Mandeville, LA, US

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.

Artists From Mandeville

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