Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Poydras came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Poydras in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Poydras. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Poydras is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Poydras:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of Louisiana (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Poydras. See our Misc Page for Poydras for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Poydras. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Saint Bernard Parish: www.st-bernard.la.us/

The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/