Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA (1,048 Rentals)

Gretna is a protected historical district under the federal government, and it is also the second-largest historical district in Louisiana. Naturally, this means there are some tremendous historical narratives and stories that can be told about the city and the area. It all began in 1815 when John McDonogh founded McDonoghville. It was quickly joined by Mechanickham, created by Nicolas Noel Destrehan in 1836. Finally, Gretna was established in 1938. Later, all three districts combined to form the contemporarily known Gretna. Interestingly, this city was named Gretna after Gretna Green in Scotland; this is because it became a prominent place for marriage just as Scotland became known for marrying couples eloping from England. The city would develop quickly into a prominent shipping center, as its location is along the Mississippi River. Today, you can wander the old districts and find original structures and architecture. Additionally, you can indulge in the abundant history more thoroughly by visiting many designated sites or dedicated museums and centers detailing Gretna’s intriguing milestones.