Here Are Some Of The Very First Photos Ever Taken Of Louisiana

It’s always fun to go through old photos and take a walk down memory lane. While you may not recognize any of the people in these photos, we’ve found some of the oldest photos ever taken of Louisiana, and you may recognize a landmark or two. So sit back, relax, and scroll through these incredible pictures that reveal a side of Louisiana few have ever seen.

1. Henry Clay Warmoth with his family at the Magnolia Plantation in Plaquemines Parish in 1884.

2. Corner of Magazine and Julia Street in New Orleans in 1884 with horse drawn carriages out front.

3. Levee construction in Morganza in 1890.

4. A group of gentlemen hanging out in front of the Lake Charles Post Office in 1892.

5. What’s left of a house after the Cheniere Caminada Hurricane of 1893.

The hurricane swept through the town, destroying practically everything in its path. This was one of the few houses that "survived."

6. A seven-year-old oyster shucker in Dunbar, Louisiana circa 1911.

7. A train leaves Abita Springs in 1912.

This was the line that ran between Abita Springs, Covington, and Mandeville. Today, the rails have been converted to the Tammany Trace, a 30+ mile paved rail-to-trail walking path.

8. A local drug store in Ponchatoula in 1912.

9. Downtown Crowley in 1913. Recognize the street?

10. A bike messenger rides through Shreveport in 1913.

11. Another bike messenger poses in Shreveport in 1913.

12. The Morgan City High School graduating class of 1913.

13. Theodore Roosevelt at the Breton National Wildlife Reserve in 1915.

Recognize any of these locations? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! And if you have a unique attraction, restaurant, or hiking trail you think we should know about, nominate it for a chance to be featured!