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Gretna, Louisiana

Population: 17,423
Located in Jefferson Parish

A charming city with a small town atmosphere in the middle of a major metropolitan area. Settled by German immigrants in 1836, it beckons to all history buffs. Stroll through one of Louisiana's largest national historic register districts and discover the unique architecture and landmarks. Take a break and enjoy fine local foods in one of the many Historic District Restaurants.

The City of Gretna, with a population of 17,423, is located on the Mississippi River in the center of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area (population 1,304,000). Gretna is the Jefferson Parish (County) seat.

Gretna is a historic city that shares much of the same culture and architecture that is found in New Orleans. Within minutes residents can travel from quiet oak-lined residential streets to the tourist, business and industrial centers of the region. Downtown New Orleans is just 10 minutes away by car.


The City is strategically located to service the Gulf Coast oil exploration and production industry. Targeted industries for development include: food processing; "back-office" administrative centers; tourism service businesses; import/export operations; pharmaceutical manufacturing; and machine shops and specialty manufacturing. Presented within the Site are informational pages to help those considering business development in Gretna.

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