Dubreuil Concession and Levee. Joseph Villars Dubreuil settled here in 1719. He became a pioneer in agriculture and wealthy entrepreneur. Nearby he built the first plantation levee. It led to the creation in 1924 of the Mississippi River's original levee system. Sponsored by the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission. 2012.

1516 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson Parish, New Orleans, LA
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