Mandeville, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mandeville, Louisiana
City
City of Mandeville
Location of Mandeville in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the contiguous United States
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	St. Tammany
Incorporated	1840
Named for	Jean-Bernard Xavier Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville
Area
• Total	7.29 sq mi (18.87 km2)
• Land	7.12 sq mi (18.44 km2)
• Water	0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,192
• Density	1,852.29/sq mi (715.21/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	70448, 70471, 70433
Area code(s)	985
FIPS code	22-48225

Mandeville is a city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 13,192 people lived there. Mandeville is on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain. It is south of Interstate 12. The city is right across the lake from New Orleans. Mandeville is part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area.

History of Mandeville

Ruby's Roadhouse

Mandeville was started in 1834 by Bernard Xavier de Marigny de Mandeville. His family was very important in Louisiana. They owned a lot of land in New Orleans. Mandeville was first a farming area. It became a town in 1840.

Mandeville became a popular summer spot. Rich people from New Orleans came to escape the heat. In the mid-1800s, steamboats traveled daily between New Orleans and Mandeville. By the late 1800s, it was a favorite weekend place for middle-class families too.

Bands played music on the steamboats. They also played at dance halls in Mandeville. This made Mandeville one of the first places where "jazz" music was heard outside of New Orleans. Many early jazz artists played here. These included Bunk Johnson, Buddy Petit, Papa Celestin, George Lewis, and Kid Ory.

In the late 1800s, Mandeville had the Harvey School (Mandeville). This school helped students get ready for college.

Two old buildings linked to jazz history are still in Mandeville. Ruby's Roadhouse has been open since the 1920s. It is still a popular bar and music place. The Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall opened in 1895. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. This hall hosted many jazz greats. It reopened in 2000 as a live jazz venue.

In 1956, the first part of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway opened. This road allowed cars to cross the lake. A second part was added in 1969. The new road helped Mandeville grow. It became a place where people lived and commuted to work in New Orleans. This growth continued in the 1980s and 1990s.

Girod Street during the Hurricane Ike flood in 2008

Hurricane Katrina caused storm surge damage in Mandeville in 2005. The city also had some flooding from Hurricane Ike in 2008. By 2009, most of the damage from Katrina was fixed. Many homes and businesses that flooded were rebuilt higher up.

Geography

Mandeville covers about 6.8 square miles (17.7 km²) of land. About 0.12 square miles (0.3 km²) of this area is water.

The Tchefuncte River flows nearby. A swing bridge connects Mandeville to Madisonville.

Mandeville is located at 30°22′9″N 90°5′42″W. The city's ZIP codes are 70448 and 70471.

Population and People

In 2020, the census showed that 13,192 people lived in Mandeville. Most of the people living in Mandeville are white. There are also smaller groups of Black, Asian, and Hispanic people.

Arts and Culture

• The Seven Sisters Oak in Mandeville is the biggest certified southern live oak tree.
• The Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall opened in 1885.

Parks and Recreation

Sunset Point Fisher's Pier

Mandeville has several parks for fun and relaxation. These include Fontainebleau State Park, Paul Cordez Park, Lakefront Gazebo, Sunset Point, and Tyler Thomas Park.

Sunset Point Fishing Pier and Park goes over 400 feet (120 m) into Lake Pontchartrain. It's a great spot for fishing.

Education

Public Schools

Mandeville High School

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools runs the public schools in Mandeville.

Elementary schools in Mandeville include:

Middle schools (grades 4–6) serving Mandeville are Tchefuncte Middle School, Lake Harbor Middle School, and Mandeville Middle School.

For junior high school (grades 7–8), most students go to Mandeville Junior High School. Some parts of the city go to Fontainebleau Junior High or Monteleone Junior High School.

For high school (grades 9–12), most students attend Mandeville High School. Some students go to Fontainebleau High School or Lakeshore High School.

Private Schools

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans runs Catholic schools in the area:

• Mary Queen of Peace School
• Our Lady of the Lake School

Other private schools include:

• Cedarwood School (in the city)
• Lake Castle Private School (northwest of Mandeville)

Public Libraries

The St. Tammany Parish Library has a branch in Mandeville.

Community Colleges

Students in St. Tammany Parish can attend two community colleges: Northshore Technical Community College and Delgado Community College.

Notable People

Mandeville is home to many interesting people.

• Amanda Shaw is a famous Cajun fiddle player and band leader.
• The rock band 12 Stones is from Mandeville.
• TJ Kirk is a well-known YouTube personality.
• The post-hardcore band As Cities Burn started here.
• John Stirratt, the bassist for the band Wilco, lives in Mandeville.
• Rachel Reynolds is a model on The Price Is Right.
• Actress Allison Scagliotti grew up in Mandeville.
• Former US soccer player Jason Kreis is from Mandeville.
• Mike Church broadcasts The Mike Church Show on Sirius XM from Mandeville.
• Singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams lived in Mandeville as a child.
• Former WWE wrestler Brodus Clay has lived in Mandeville since 2010.
• Former New Orleans Saints football players Jim Dombrowski and Rich Mauti live in Mandeville. Rich Mauti's son, Michael Mauti, also a former Saints player, is from Mandeville.

Sister Cities

Mandeville has one sister city:

• Colón, Panama

See also

In Spanish: Mandeville (Luisiana) para niños