Slidell, LA
Music connected to Slidell
About Slidell
- • Actor Tyler Perry spent his early childhood in Slidell.
- • The Krewe of Selene, an all-female Mardi Gras krewe, originated in Slidell.
- • Railroad construction in 1882 spurred Slidell's initial growth.
- • The town once housed a major creosote plant, now a Superfund site.
- • Hurricane Katrina in 2005 caused widespread devastation and flooding.
- • Named after John Slidell, a Confederate diplomat; founded in 1882.
- • With over 28,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Mandeville.
- • Its elevation is around 6 feet, making flood risk a constant concern.
- • Healthcare and retail are significant employers in Slidell.
- • A relaxed, suburban atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
- • The New Orleans Saints, a short drive away, won Super Bowl XLIV.
- • Northshore High School won the Louisiana Class 5A football title in 2002.
Songs About Slidell
Mississippi Rendezvous
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joy
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Montgomery in the rain
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on the banks on the old ponchartrain
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pontchartrain
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