Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Ascension Parish, Louisiana: Her Resources, Advantages and Attractions is a comprehensive guide to one of the most beautiful and prosperous regions of the southern United States. This book provides detailed information on the natural resources, economic opportunities, and cultural attractions of Ascension Parish, as well as offering helpful advice to those seeking to relocate to the area. With its rich history, stunning scenery, and welcoming communities, Ascension Parish is a true gem of the American South, and this book is the perfect introduction to all that it has to offer. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

''The History of West Baton Rouge Parish: People, Places, Progress'' is comprehensive. This book will take readers from discovery of the area now called West Baton Rouge Parish from the end of the seventeenth century to 2010. Readers will not only experience the age of steamboats and frontiersmen, they will also discover the complexity of a parish adapting to the various influences of the twentieth century and beyond. This book describes in chronological order how the parish evolved through economic, political, and social developments with stories of individuals that helped mold a community.