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Founded in 1815 by education philanthropist John McDonogh, McDonoghville was also known as Freetown, where his freed slaves settled, and as Gouldsboro for railroad magnate Jay Gould. In 1913 it was incorporated into the City of Gretna.
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Gretna, Louisiana · United States
