Alsen, Louisiana
Alsen, Louisiana | ||
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ZIP code 70807 | ||
Area code | 225 | |
GNIS feature ID | 542924 [1] | |
FIPS code | 22-01605 |
Alsen is an unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. Established for freedmen, the community has been plagued by industrial pollution. The community is located less than 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) west of Baker and 6 miles (9.7 kilometres) southwest of Zachary and 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) east of the Mississippi River.
History
The community was founded in 1872 by an agency of the
freedmen in the aftermath of the American Civil War.[2]
Robaldson Field landfill is next to the community.[3] The polluted Devil's Swamp is adjacent to the community.[4] Stacy Kranitz made a documentary photographic series titled Fulcrum of Malice addressing the community and the industrial pollution surrounding it.[5]
Notable people
- Jeremy Richardson, an NBA basketball player.
- Henry Gray, blues piano player and singer.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alsen, Louisiana
- ^ Romke Hoogwaerts. "DEEP DOWN, CANCER ALLEY". thereservoir.net. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/alsen-landfill-seeks-renewal-of-permit-amid-complaints-about-odors-inadequate-monitoring/article_6674ed5e-1278-11e8-ae90-bfc68911ac96.amp.html
- ^ https://www.nola.com/news/environment/pollution-concerns-about-this-louisiana-swamp-were-raised-decades-ago-a-new-plan-could-help/article_b694ab96-35f3-11ed-a8d9-1b6a642a449d.amp.html
- ^ https://www.stacykranitz.com/fulcrum-of-malice