Verret (/ˈvɜːrɛt/), commonly known as Verrett or Verrettville, is an unincorporated community in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1] The community was originally established as a freedmen's town by formerly enslaved African Americans.[2]

Verret
Verrett, Verrettville
First Baptist Church of Verrettville
First Baptist Church of Verrettville
Verret is located in Louisiana
Verret
Verret
Verret is located in the United States
Verret
Verret
Coordinates: 29°51′43″N 89°46′47″W / 29.86194°N 89.77972°W / 29.86194; -89.77972
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish St. Bernard Parish
MCDDistrict E
Established1871
Elevation
0.9 m (3 ft)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (Central)
ZIP code
70085
Area code504
GNIS feature ID1628427

In 2018, a Louisiana state historical marker was placed at the First Baptist Church of Verrettville in recognition of its significance in addition to the importance of community founder Rev. Samuel Smith.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Verret". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  2. ^ Hyland, William de Marigny (2020-12-01). History of Verrettville. Bill Hyland's Historical Highlights. Fernández, Anthony. Raymond, Smith. St. Bernard Parish Television.
  3. ^ "First Baptist Church in Verret receives a Historical Marker". The St. Bernard News. 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2021-09-30.