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Mardi Gras, Main St., Houma, LA - 1910
 The History of 
Terrebonne Parish
Louisiana
Part 7
by Tim Hebert 
Copyright 2001
Gas & Oil
     The dawn of the 20th century saw the establishment of the oil industry in south Louisiana.  The gas industry soon followed.  Although seafood and agriculture were still major economic factors, gas and oil became even more important. 

Oil Derrick, circa 1925

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Copyright 1997-2001 Tim Hebert
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me ... Phil 4:13
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