Lost Louisiana
Abita Springs | What's in a Name?
Clip: Episode 17 | 9m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
Abita Springs | What's in a Name?
This segment from the “What’s in a Name, Part 2” episode of the series “Lost Louisiana” from March 20, 2006, features Charlie Whinham’s visit to Abita Springs in St. Tammany Parish. He talks to former Mayor Brian Gowan about the origin stories for the town’s name and its history as a resort town in the early 20th century. He also speaks to lifelong resident Arnold Strain.
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Lost Louisiana
Abita Springs | What's in a Name?
Clip: Episode 17 | 9m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
This segment from the “What’s in a Name, Part 2” episode of the series “Lost Louisiana” from March 20, 2006, features Charlie Whinham’s visit to Abita Springs in St. Tammany Parish. He talks to former Mayor Brian Gowan about the origin stories for the town’s name and its history as a resort town in the early 20th century. He also speaks to lifelong resident Arnold Strain.
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