Gretna | Historic Town, Suburban City | Britannica
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WebFeb 13, 2024 · Gretna, city, seat (1884) of Jefferson parish, southeastern Louisiana, U.S. It lies along the west bank of the Mississippi River (there bridged) opposite New Orleans. Founded in the early 1800s as Mechanicsham by Nicholas Noel Destréhan, a plantation owner, it was settled by immigrants of German descent.
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