Forest Hill, Louisiana:

Forest Hill, Louisiana:

A Bloom Town History

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Publication Date: 30th September 2014

Forest Hill boasts one of the largest nursery industries in the country, despite its tiny population. In the early days, the community was a summer retreat for plantation owners. The lumber industry rolled into town with the railroad, which eased the transportation of virgin timber. By 1901, the nurseries had emerged after Samuel Stokes began selling a variety of plants from his woods. Today, more than two hundred nurseries are in operation, many by the families who founded them. Author Chere Dastugue Coen reveals the deep roots of this horticultural hub.
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Forest Hill boasts one of the largest nursery industries in the country, despite its tiny population. In the early days, the community was a summer retreat for plantation owners. The lumber industry rolled into town with the railroad, which eased the transportation of virgin timber. By 1901, the nurseries had emerged after Samuel Stokes began selling a variety of plants from his woods. Today, more than two hundred nurseries are in operation, many by the families who founded them. Author Chere Dastugue Coen reveals the deep roots of this horticultural hub.
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Forest Hill boasts one of the largest nursery industries in the country, despite its tiny population. In the early days, the community was a summer retreat for plantation owners. The lumber industry rolled into town with the railroad, which eased the transportation of virgin timber. By 1901, the nurseries had emerged after Samuel Stokes began selling a variety of plants from his woods. Today, more than two hundred nurseries are in operation, many by the families who founded them. Author Chere Dastugue Coen reveals the deep roots of this horticultural hub.
Details
  • Pages: 176
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Brief History
  • Publication Date: 30th September 2014
  • State: Louisiana
  • Illustration Note: 100% Mono
  • ISBN: 9781626197015
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Author Bio
Cheré Dastugue Coen is an award-winning journalist, instructor, playwright, travel writer and author. A native of New Orleans, Cheré now makes her home in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her books include Exploring Cajun Country and the cookbook travelogue Cooking in Cajun Country.
Forest Hill boasts one of the largest nursery industries in the country, despite its tiny population. In the early days, the community was a summer retreat for plantation owners. The lumber industry rolled into town with the railroad, which eased the transportation of virgin timber. By 1901, the nurseries had emerged after Samuel Stokes began selling a variety of plants from his woods. Today, more than two hundred nurseries are in operation, many by the families who founded them. Author Chere Dastugue Coen reveals the deep roots of this horticultural hub.
  • Pages: 176
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Brief History
  • Publication Date: 30th September 2014
  • State: Louisiana
  • Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
  • ISBN: 9781626197015
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Cheré Dastugue Coen is an award-winning journalist, instructor, playwright, travel writer and author. A native of New Orleans, Cheré now makes her home in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her books include Exploring Cajun Country and the cookbook travelogue Cooking in Cajun Country.