City of Westwego

City Of Westwego was founded in 1928, and is located at 419 Avenue A in Westwego. Additional information is available at www.cityofwestwego.com or by contacting John I Shadinger Jr at (504) 341-3424.

History: The City developed around the Mississippi River, the Westwego canal that once connected with the river through locks, Bayou Segnette, and the swamp and marshes south of the city that connected it to the rich wildlife and fishing areas of the Barataria basin. Westwego was founded in 1870 by the Texas and Pacific Railroad when it placed a railroad yard and docks on the Mississippi River...