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{{About|the modern neighborhood|the historic 19th and 20th century town and neighborhood|Milneburg}}
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[[File:Gentilly New Orleans Feb 2019 - Filmore & St Roch Milneburg Sign.jpg|thumb|Image of Milneburg neighborhood in Gentilly district, New Orleans]]

'''Milneburg''' is a [[New Orleans neighborhoods|neighborhood]] of the city of [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]]. A subdistrict of the Gentilly District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Leon C. Simon Drive to the north, People's Avenue to the east, Filmore Avenue to the south and [[Elysian Fields Avenue]] to the west. It takes its name from [[Milneburg]], a historic town and neighborhood formerly located a short distance north of the modern neighborhood.
'''Milneburg''' is a [[neighborhoods in New Orleans|neighborhood]] of the city of [[New Orleans]]. A subdistrict of the Gentilly District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Leon C. Simon Drive to the north, People's Avenue to the east, Filmore Ave to the south and [[Elysian Fields Avenue]] to the west, putting it within the [[8th Ward of New Orleans]]. The Milneburg neighborhood takes its name from [[Milneburg]], a historic town and neighborhood formerly located a short distance north of the modern neighborhood.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Milneburg is located at {{Coord|30|01|09|N|90|03|12|W|type:city}} {{GR|1}} and has an elevation of {{convert|0|ft|1}}{{GR|3}}. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the district has a total area of {{convert|0.73|mi2|1}}. {{convert|0.73|mi2|1}} of which is land and {{convert|0.00|mi2|1}} (0.0%) of which is water.
Milneburg is located at {{Coord|30|01|09|N|90|03|12|W|type:city}} <ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> and has an elevation of {{convert|0|ft|1}}.<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the district has a total area of {{convert|0.73|mi2|1}}. {{convert|0.73|mi2|1}} of which is land and {{convert|0.00|mi2|1}} (0.0%) of which is water.


===Adjacent Neighborhoods===
===Adjacent Neighborhoods===
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 5,640 people, 2,194 households, and 1,507 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milneburg Neighborhood|url=http://gnocdc.org/NeighborhoodData/6/Milneburg/index.html|publisher=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> The [[population density]] was 7,726 /mi² (2,968 /km²).
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 5,640 people, 2,194 households, and 1,507 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Milneburg Neighborhood">{{cite web|title=Milneburg Neighborhood|url=http://gnocdc.org/NeighborhoodData/6/Milneburg/index.html|publisher=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> The [[population density]] was 7,726 /mi<sup>2</sup> (2,968 /km{{sup|2}}).


As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 3,405 people, 1,337 households, and 873 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milneburg Neighborhood|url=http://gnocdc.org/NeighborhoodData/6/Milneburg/index.html|publisher=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref>
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 3,405 people, 1,337 households, and 873 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Milneburg Neighborhood"/>


==Description==
==Description==
[[File:DreauxMustangBacchus.jpg|right|thumb|"Krewe of Dreux" neighborhood [[New Orleans Mardi Gras|Mardi Gras]] celebrations, 2000.]]
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About a mile south of Lake Pontchartrain lies the neighborhood of Milneburg. Its residents consist of University teachers from the [[University of New Orleans]], single-family residents and retirees. There are programs available out of the University that you can be a part of. The area also has many churches, a police station, and also a high school nearby.
[[File:Gentilly June 2011 Taste This Snoballs.jpg|right|thumb|[[snow cone|Sno-ball]] shop, Summer 2011]]
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About a mile south of Lake Pontchartrain lies the neighborhood of Milneburg. Its residents consist of University teachers from the [[University of New Orleans]], single-family residents and retirees. The area also has many churches, a police station, and also a high school nearby.


The area around these sites is still sometimes referred to as Milneburg, but the term is more usually heard in reference to the historic place.
The area around these sites is still sometimes referred to as Milneburg, but the term is more usually heard in reference to the historic place.


The neighborhood now designated as "Milneburg" by the New Orleans Planning Commission is actually to the south and inland of the historic Milneburg. The actual boundaries are still somewhat uncertain, with some groups saying Milneburg is located in the area bordered by the streets of St. Roch, Elysian Fields, Filmore and Mexico, while others groups state the area is much larger, going from Leon C. Simon to Filmore, and Elysian Fields to Franklin.
The neighborhood now designated as "Milneburg" by the New Orleans Planning Commission is actually to the south and inland of the historic Milneburg. The boundaries according to local tradition can vary, with some saying Milneburg is located in the area bordered by the streets of St. Roch, Elysian Fields, Filmore and Mexico, while others groups state the area is much larger, going from Leon C. Simon to Filmore, and Elysian Fields to Franklin.

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The types of homes in the area vary but most can be classified as single-family dwellings. There were only a few shotgun doubles, a very popular style of housing in the city of New Orleans. The architectural styles of the homes would come under Louisiana Vernacular and Louisiana Vistorian. Vernacular homes feature deep one and two story porches, high ceilings with columns, French doors with full-length windows and large shutters. Homes of this type are said to have either a Creole or Acadian influenced design. Victorian homes feature architectural details such as arches, large porches, and decorative millwork.

==Post-Katrina Information==
According to the 2000 Census taken by the U.S. Census Bureau, before [[Hurricane Katrina]], Milneburg had a population of 5,640 residents with total households numbering 2,204. With no post-Katrina information available, one can only speculate at the current population. But after one year, firsthand observations have shown that the number of current residents living in the area is no more than 200, if that, all of which are living in trailers. The local business population is practically non-existent, with the only open stores being a Walgreens, Burger King and Mc. Donalds.


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The types of homes in the area vary but single-family dwellings are the most common. There were only a few [[shotgun house|shotgun doubles]], a very popular style of housing in the city of New Orleans. The architectural styles of the homes would come under Louisiana Vernacular and Louisiana Victorian. Vernacular homes feature deep one and two story porches, high ceilings with columns, French doors with full-length windows and large shutters. Homes of this type are said to have either a Creole or Acadian influenced design. Victorian homes feature architectural details such as arches, large porches, and decorative [[Millwork (building material)|millwork]] .
A notable place in the local area is the Avery Alexander Elementary School. As of now {{when?}}, it is still in the process of being cleaned. According to some residents{{who?}}, they are unsure as to what will become of the school. One resident said that he was told it was going to be torn down, stating in some disgust, "If there are no schools, the people are not going to come back."{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} Avery Alexander Elementary / McDonogh 39 was demolished in 2010. [http://www.regional-modernism.com/2010/03/demolition-permit-for-1st-modern-school.html]


Like the majority of New Orleans, the neighborhood experienced major flooding due to the failure of the Federal levee system during [[Hurricane Katrina]] in 2005. Recovery has been gradual, but as of early 2012 a good number of houses and businesses are back.
The neighborhood organization that works in the area is the Milneburg Civic Association. At this moment {{when?}}, they are focused on cleaning up the area and getting their homes and their lives up and running again. Their desire is to have a neighborhood with most homes being single-family residences. They are becoming very involved, advertising beautification days and the like. On the commercial side, they were very adamant about zoning out types of businesses that are not friendly to residential areas, such as bars. They want more family friendly businesses in the area like coffee shops, laundry cleaners and small restaurants.


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Neighborhoods in New Orleans, Louisiana]]
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Latest revision as of 08:24, 14 April 2024

This article is about the modern neighborhood. For the historic 19th- and 20th-century town and neighborhood, see Milneburg.
Milneburg
Milne
Gentilly
New Orleans neighborhood
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Coordinates: 30°01′09″N 90°03′12″W / 30.01917°N 90.05333°W / 30.01917; -90.05333
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
CityNew Orleans
Planning DistrictDistrict 6, Gentilly District
Area
 • Total
0.73 sq mi (1.9 km2)
 • Land0.73 sq mi (1.9 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
1,450
 • Density2,000/sq mi (770/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code504
Image of Milneburg neighborhood in Gentilly district, New Orleans

Milneburg is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Gentilly District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Leon C. Simon Drive to the north, People's Avenue to the east, Filmore Ave to the south and Elysian Fields Avenue to the west, putting it within the 8th Ward of New Orleans. The Milneburg neighborhood takes its name from Milneburg, a historic town and neighborhood formerly located a short distance north of the modern neighborhood.

Geography

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Milneburg is located at 30°01′09″N 90°03′12″W / 30.01917°N 90.05333°W / 30.01917; -90.05333 [1] and has an elevation of 0 feet (0.0 m).[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2). 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2) of which is land and 0.00 square miles (0.0 km2) (0.0%) of which is water.

Adjacent Neighborhoods

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Boundaries

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The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Milneburg as these streets: Leon C. Simon Drive, People's Avenue, Filmore Avenue and Elysian Fields Avenue.[3]

Demographics

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As of the census of 2000, there were 5,640 people, 2,194 households, and 1,507 families residing in the neighborhood.[4] The population density was 7,726 /mi2 (2,968 /km2).

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,405 people, 1,337 households, and 873 families residing in the neighborhood.[4]

Description

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"Krewe of Dreux" neighborhood Mardi Gras celebrations, 2000.
Sno-ball shop, Summer 2011

About a mile south of Lake Pontchartrain lies the neighborhood of Milneburg. Its residents consist of University teachers from the University of New Orleans, single-family residents and retirees. The area also has many churches, a police station, and also a high school nearby.

The area around these sites is still sometimes referred to as Milneburg, but the term is more usually heard in reference to the historic place.

The neighborhood now designated as "Milneburg" by the New Orleans Planning Commission is actually to the south and inland of the historic Milneburg. The boundaries according to local tradition can vary, with some saying Milneburg is located in the area bordered by the streets of St. Roch, Elysian Fields, Filmore and Mexico, while others groups state the area is much larger, going from Leon C. Simon to Filmore, and Elysian Fields to Franklin.

The types of homes in the area vary but single-family dwellings are the most common. There were only a few shotgun doubles, a very popular style of housing in the city of New Orleans. The architectural styles of the homes would come under Louisiana Vernacular and Louisiana Victorian. Vernacular homes feature deep one and two story porches, high ceilings with columns, French doors with full-length windows and large shutters. Homes of this type are said to have either a Creole or Acadian influenced design. Victorian homes feature architectural details such as arches, large porches, and decorative millwork .

Like the majority of New Orleans, the neighborhood experienced major flooding due to the failure of the Federal levee system during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Recovery has been gradual, but as of early 2012 a good number of houses and businesses are back.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. "Milneburg Neighborhood". Retrieved 2008-06-21.
  4. ^ a b "Milneburg Neighborhood". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
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