Glynn, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Glynn is an unincorporated community
in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish
, Louisiana
, United States
. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 416
, west of the Mississippi River
.
and set himself up as a wholesale merchant, grocer, and cotton factor
. As his fortune grew, Glynn purchased property in West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee parishes. After the Civil War
, Glynn moved his growing family to the 3000 acres (12.1 km²) he had acquired.
Around the turn of the century, the Texas and Pacific Railroad began laying track through his property, and on December 23, 1899, a post office was established. Martin's son, Charles Wilson Glynn, became its first postmaster. The post office, located near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 416
and Louisiana Highway 982, is still in operation.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish, pronounced "Pwent Koo-Pay" and , is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is New Roads. As of 2000, the population was 22,763....
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States
United States
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. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 416
Louisiana Highway 416
Louisiana Highway 416 is a state highway in Louisiana. It spans east/west for .-Route description:LA 416 begins at an intersection with LA 415 in Pointe Coupee Parish, and heads due west approximately where it intersects LA 982. It continues west where it intersects LA 983. It continues...
, west of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
.
History
In 1847, an Irishman named Martin Glynn immigrated to New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
and set himself up as a wholesale merchant, grocer, and cotton factor
Cotton factor
In the antebellum South, most cotton planters relied on cotton factors to sell their crops for them....
. As his fortune grew, Glynn purchased property in West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee parishes. After the Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, Glynn moved his growing family to the 3000 acres (12.1 km²) he had acquired.
Around the turn of the century, the Texas and Pacific Railroad began laying track through his property, and on December 23, 1899, a post office was established. Martin's son, Charles Wilson Glynn, became its first postmaster. The post office, located near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 416
Louisiana Highway 416
Louisiana Highway 416 is a state highway in Louisiana. It spans east/west for .-Route description:LA 416 begins at an intersection with LA 415 in Pointe Coupee Parish, and heads due west approximately where it intersects LA 982. It continues west where it intersects LA 983. It continues...
and Louisiana Highway 982, is still in operation.
Notable natives
- Chris WilliamsChris Williams (American football)Christopher Joseph Williams is an American football offensive guard for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears 14th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft...
NFL — offensive tackle for the Chicago BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...