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Adolph Meyer
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1891 – March 8, 1908 |
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| Preceded by | Theodore S. Wilkinson |
| Succeeded by | Albert Estopinal |
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Adolph Meyer
October 19, 1842 Natchez, Mississippi |
| Died | March 8, 1908 (aged 65) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Profession | Banker, Planter |
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| Allegiance |  United States Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army Louisiana National Guard |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank | Assistant Adjutant General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Adolph Meyer (born October 19, 1842 – died March 8, 1908) was an important politician from Louisiana. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the whole country.
Meyer served for nine terms, from 1891 until he passed away in 1908. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
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About Adolph Meyer's Life
Adolph Meyer was born in Natchez, Mississippi. His family was Jewish and had German roots.
Meyer's Military Service
During the Civil War, Meyer joined the Confederate Army. He worked for Brigadier General John Stuart Williams. Meyer reached the rank of assistant adjutant general. This role means he helped manage the army's paperwork and orders.
After the War
After the war, Meyer became a planter. This means he owned and managed a large farm. He also worked as a banker in New Orleans. He later joined the Louisiana National Guard. This is a part of the U.S. armed forces that helps states. He became a brigadier general in 1881.
Places Named After Adolph Meyer
A street in New Orleans is named after Adolph Meyer. It is called General Meyer Avenue. This street is in the Algiers neighborhood. It was named to honor his work in getting a U.S. Naval Yard built there. The avenue starts as Newton Street and changes to General Meyer Avenue. It runs for about 4 miles.
Adolph Meyer School
The Adolph Meyer School was built in 1917. It was also located on General Meyer Avenue in Algiers. In the 1990s, the school was renamed. It now honors Harriet Tubman, a famous American abolitionist. Today, it is known as Harriet Tubman Charter School. It is one of three elementary schools run by Crescent City Schools. In 2016, the school building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
