Hollygrove, New Orleans
Encyclopedia
Hollygrove is a neighborhood
of the city of New Orleans
, Louisiana
, located in the city's 17th Ward
. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Palmetto Street to the north, Cambronne, Edinburgh, Forshey, Fig and Leonidas Streets to the east, South Claiborne Avenue
to the south and the Jefferson Parish
boundary to the west.
Conrad playground, the Cuccia-Byrnes playground and Larry Gilbert baseball stadium are located in Hollygrove. The Hollygrove Market and Farm is also located in Hollygrove.
, the district has a total area of 0.62 mi2, 0.62 mi2 of which is land and 0 mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.
The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Hollygrove as these streets: Palmetto Street, Cambronne Street, Edinburgh Street, Forshey Street, Fig Street Leonidas Street, South Claiborne Avenue and the Monticello Canal.
The Neighborhood defines its boundaries as S. Carrolltonn, S. Claiborne, Monticello (@the canal, Orleans/Jefferson Parish line) and Airline Highway.
Earhart Blvd. runs through the neighborhood.
of 2000, there were 6,919 people, 2,655 households, and 1,803 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
was 11,160 /mi² (4,323 /km²). The population consists of 45% Caucasian, 40% African American, and 15% Latino of any race/Asian.
), however problems with inadequate drainage remained despite additional improvement projects in the 1960s.
Hollygrove grew into a predominantly African-American neighborhood of single- and double-house homes (a slight majority owner-occupied) and small neighborhood businesses.
Hollygrove, along with most of the city, flooded in the catastrophic failure of the Federal levee system
during Hurricane Katrina
in 2005.
Young Money
rappers Lil Wayne
& Mack Maine
grew up in Hollygrove and mention it in many of their songs, notables including Mr. Carter
, "New Orleans Maniac," and "Zoo."
New Orleans neighborhoods
In 1980 the New Orleans City Planning Commission divided the city into 13 planning districts and 72 distinct neighborhoods.While most of these assigned boundaries match with traditional local designations, some others differ from common traditional use...
of the city of New Orleans
New 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...
, 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...
, located in the city's 17th Ward
17th Ward of New Orleans
The 17th Ward is one of the seventeen Wards of New Orleans, a section of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans Districts and Wards. The 17th Ward, along with the 16th, was formed when the City of New Orleans annexed City of Carrollton in 1870....
. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Palmetto Street to the north, Cambronne, Edinburgh, Forshey, Fig and Leonidas Streets to the east, South Claiborne Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
Claiborne Avenue is a major thoroughfare in New Orleans, Louisiana. It runs the length of the city, about , beginning at the Jefferson Parish line and ending at the St. Bernard Parish line; the street continues in each of these locations under different names. It is called South Claiborne Avenue...
to the south and the Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana, United States that includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans. The seat of parish government is Gretna....
boundary to the west.
Conrad playground, the Cuccia-Byrnes playground and Larry Gilbert baseball stadium are located in Hollygrove. The Hollygrove Market and Farm is also located in Hollygrove.
Geography
Hollygrove is located at 29°57′57"N 90°07′16"W and has an elevation of 0 foot (0 m). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the district has a total area of 0.62 mi2, 0.62 mi2 of which is land and 0 mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.
Adjacent neighborhoods
- LakewoodLakewood, New OrleansLakewood is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Lakeview District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Veterans Memorial Boulevard to the north, Pontchartrain Boulevard and the Pontchartrain Expressway to the east, Last, Quince, Hamilton,...
(north) - DixonDixon, New OrleansDixon is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Interstate 10 to the northeast, South Carrollton Avenue to the southeast, Palmetto Street to the southwest and Cherry, Dixon, Mistletoe,...
(northeast) - Gert TownGert Town, New OrleansGert Town is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. Local traditional definitions of the boundaries vary; this article discusses those designated by the New Orleans City Planning Commission, which includes the right across the Zion City area, which many locals consider a separate neighborhood...
(east) - LeonidasLeonidas, New OrleansLeonidas is a neighborhood designation in the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: South Claiborne Avenue, Leonidas and Fig Streets to the north, South Carrollton Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River...
(south) - Jefferson ParishJefferson Parish, LouisianaJefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana, United States that includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans. The seat of parish government is Gretna....
(west)
Boundaries
The Greater New Orleans Community Data Center defines the boundaries of Hollygrove as Palmetto Street to the north, Cambronne, Edinburgh, Joliet, and Leonidas Streets to the east, South Claiborne Avenue to the south, and Monticello Avenue to the west.The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Hollygrove as these streets: Palmetto Street, Cambronne Street, Edinburgh Street, Forshey Street, Fig Street Leonidas Street, South Claiborne Avenue and the Monticello Canal.
The Neighborhood defines its boundaries as S. Carrolltonn, S. Claiborne, Monticello (@the canal, Orleans/Jefferson Parish line) and Airline Highway.
Earhart Blvd. runs through the neighborhood.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 6,919 people, 2,655 households, and 1,803 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 11,160 /mi² (4,323 /km²). The population consists of 45% Caucasian, 40% African American, and 15% Latino of any race/Asian.
History
This low, flood-prone area within the city limits was little developed until the 1920s with improved drainage (see Drainage in New OrleansDrainage in New Orleans
Drainage in New Orleans, Louisiana has been a major concern since the founding of the city in the early 18th century, remaining an important factor in the history of New Orleans through today....
), however problems with inadequate drainage remained despite additional improvement projects in the 1960s.
Hollygrove grew into a predominantly African-American neighborhood of single- and double-house homes (a slight majority owner-occupied) and small neighborhood businesses.
Hollygrove, along with most of the city, flooded in the catastrophic failure of the Federal levee system
Levee failures in Greater New Orleans, 2005
In 29 August 2005 there were over 50 failures of the levees and flood walls protecting New Orleans, Louisiana, and its suburbs following passage of Hurricane Katrina and landfall in Mississippi. The levee and flood wall failures caused flooding in 80% of New Orleans and all of St. Bernard Parish...
during Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
in 2005.
Young Money
Young Money Entertainment
Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. Young Money's president is Lil Wayne's lifelong friend Mack Maine. The label is an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Universal Republic Records...
rappers Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
& Mack Maine
Mack Maine
Jermaine Preyan, , known by his stage name Mack Maine, is an American rapper and singer. Mack Maine is signed to Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Birdman's Universal Motown-distributed Cash Money Records, and is currently the president of the label...
grew up in Hollygrove and mention it in many of their songs, notables including Mr. Carter
Mr. Carter
"Mr. Carter" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, released as the third promotional single from his sixth studio album, Tha Carter III. The song features fellow American rapper Jay-Z and features production from DJ Infamous, with co-production from Andrews "Drew" Correa. In the song, Wayne...
, "New Orleans Maniac," and "Zoo."
Notable people from Hollygrove
Many notable musical artists grew up in Holly Grove, including:- Johnny AdamsJohnny AdamsLaten John Adams , known as Johnny Adams, was an American blues, jazz and gospel singer, known as "The Tan Canary" for the multi-octave range of his singing voice, his swooping vocal mannerisms and falsetto...
, R&B singer - Theryl DeClouetTheryl DeClouetTheryl DeClouet , also known as House Man, is a soul/R&B singer, best known as the former lead vocalist for the musical group Galactic. He appeared on the band's first four studio albums as well as a live release and a compilation before health concerns forced his departure from the band and its...
, member of GalacticGalacticGalactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,... - FiendFiend (rapper)Richard Jones, better known as Fiend is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records. Fiend was also briefly a member of DMX's label Ruff Ryders Entertainment....
, rapper - Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, rapper - Mack MaineMack MaineJermaine Preyan, , known by his stage name Mack Maine, is an American rapper and singer. Mack Maine is signed to Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Birdman's Universal Motown-distributed Cash Money Records, and is currently the president of the label...
, rapper