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How did Westwego's name come about? Curious Louisiana investigates.

Westwego's name arose from a railroad terminus established in the 1870s near Company Canal, driving settlement growth after a hurricane displaced nearby communities.

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The small city of Westwego sits along the west bank of the Mississippi River within Jefferson Parish. One reader’s question: How did Westwego get its unique name?

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How did Westwego's name come about? Curious Louisiana investigates.

The small city of Westwego sits along the west bank of the Mississippi River within Jefferson Parish. One reader’s question: How did Westwego get its unique name?

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The Advocate broke the news in Baton Rouge, United States on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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