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Gert Town has a total area of .73 square miles, an elevation of 0 feet, and is located at, 29° 57′ 37″ N, 90° 6′ 19″ W. Gert Town is bordered by several neighborhoods including: Holly Grove, Mid-City, Fountainbleau and Gravier.

Before Gert Town became home to the Historically Black University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Gert Town was part of the Jeanne de McCarty plantation. This plantation was purchased by the New Orleans Canal and Banking Company in the 1830’s. The New Orleans Canal and Banking Company bought the area to extend the New Basin Canal. During this time much of Gert Town was undeveloped and major streets of New Orleans were cut off from Gert Town. This New Basin Canal was eventually replaced by the Ponchartrain Expressway.

Gert Town did not start to establish independence as a neighborhood until the 1900’s. During this time street cars ran near Gert Town which fostered the growth of the neighborhood. The development of Gert Town was also greatly aided by Lincoln Park, a popular spot for blacks in the community.

Today Gert Town is located in the center of New Orleans. Gert Town’s streets run parallel to the Mississippi River, causing the streets to curve and wind.