Military
Since the first Europeans settled in New Orleans until World War II, the lake has played an important roll in protecting the city from attack.
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Fort St. John
Spanish American War
The Battle of New Orleans
British Options In attacking New Orleans
Jackson's greatest fear
The Civil War
CORYPHEUS
CSS CARONDELET - light draft steamer
CSS Pamlico - side-wheel steamer
While George Farragut was fishing one day on Lake Pontchartrain...
World War II
Coast Guard Station
Map Depicting Military Installations along the Lake in 1942
U.S. Naval Air Station a.k.a. Camp Leroy Johnson
Spanish American War
The Battle of New Orleans
British Options In attacking New Orleans
Jackson's greatest fear
The Civil War
CORYPHEUS
CSS CARONDELET - light draft steamer
CSS Pamlico - side-wheel steamer
While George Farragut was fishing one day on Lake Pontchartrain...
World War II
Coast Guard Station
Map Depicting Military Installations along the Lake in 1942
U.S. Naval Air Station a.k.a. Camp Leroy Johnson