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Click below to view video of John Singleton's presentation about Last Island. It was held on May 21, 2025.
For more information on Last Island, check out books in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection. See the list below.
Last Days of Last Island: The Hurricane of 1856
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Chita
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Island in a Storm
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New Orleans Hurricanes from the Start
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Louisiana Voyages
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Margaret Burns Humble of Baton Rouge stands by a quilt made in 1892 by her great-grandmother Mary Ann Davis Grady, who survived the Last Island hurricane in 1856, thanks to the bravery of her father, John Davis. John Davis, known as "the hero of Last Island," is credited with saving dozens of lives when he sailed for help after the storm. Eleven descendants of John Davis attended the May 21st Lecture Series presented by John Singleton about Last Island.
Special Collections honors former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President with a special exhibit of his life's work service to the public as a Metro Council Member; Louisiana State Representative and Senator; and, as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish.
The mission of the Baton Rouge Room Collection is collect, manage, preserve, and provide access to, items that represent significant historical actions of local governments, businesses, residents and institutions of the City of
Located on the 2nd Floor of the Main Library located at 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, La. The Baton Rouge Room is open 9am to 8:45 pm Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5:45 pm Friday and Saturday, and 2pm to 8:45 pm Sunday. (Please note, all archival materials will be recalled 30 minutes before closing).
Please call 225-231-3752 or meastin@ebrpl.com for more information.
The Special Collections Department includes the Baton Rouge Room Archive and the Genealogy Collection.
For more information about the Genealogy Collection please visit the Genealogy Infoguide.
