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Revision as of 02:24, 29 August 2015 edit72.204.186.33 (talk) The name of this neighborhood was always, and still proudly is to many, Niggatown (as opposed to the more inflammatory Niggertown). I have been a homeowner/resident of the aforementioned neighborhood for over 15 years!← Previous edit Latest revision as of 08:11, 6 January 2025 edit undoPanamitsu (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Extended confirmed users108,470 editsm add {{Use American English}} templateTag: AWB 
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'''Black Pearl''' is a ] of the city of ]. A subdistrict of the ]/] Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: South Carrollton Avenue and ] to the north, Lowerline, Perrier and Broadway Streets to the east, and the ] to the west. '''Black Pearl''' is a ] of the city of ]. A subdistrict of the ]/] Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: South Carrollton Avenue and ] to the north, Lowerline, Perrier and Broadway Streets to the east, and the ] to the west.


In 1974, when the New Orleans City Planning Commission was giving official names to each neighborhood in Orleans Parish designated the area as Black Pearl. "Pearl" refers to the street that runs through the neighborhood, and "black" honors the neighborhood's historically black population. Together, "Black Pearl" refers to a type of pearl that is exquisite and rare.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myneworleans.com/naming-black-pearl/|title=Naming Black Pearl|date=2014-08-01|website=My New Orleans|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-20}}</ref>
Through the 1960s the local African-American population referred to the area as "Niggatown." Evidence of the old moniker can be occasionally seen today in the form of "N-Town" graffiti. The name "Black Pearl" was introduced in the 1970s, being derived from the historically majority ] population and the name of "Pearl Street".


Most of the neighborhood is a section of what was the town of ] in the 19th century; the designated neighborhood boundaries also include a portion downriver of Lowerline Street that was part of the town of Greenville. This later part includes "Uptown Square", a shopping mall complex more recently mostly converted to offices and residences. Most of the neighborhood is a section of what was the town of ] in the 19th century; the designated neighborhood boundaries also include a portion downriver of Lowerline Street that was part of the town of ]. This latter part includes Uptown Square, a shopping complex converted to offices as well as residences for the elderly.


This area on high ground escaped the ] flooding suffered by most of the city in 2005. However a tornado strike in the early morning hours of February 13, 2007 did significant damage. This area on high ground escaped the ] flooding suffered by most of the city in 2005. However a tornado strike in the early morning hours of ], did significant damage.

In 2019, Seven Three Distilling Co released a locally distilled rum, Black Pearl Rum, named after the neighborhood.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Black Pearl is located at {{Coord|29|56|11|N|90|08|02|W|type:city}} <ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> and has an elevation of {{convert|8|ft|m}}.<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> According to the ], the district has a total area of {{convert|0.49|sqmi|km2}}. {{convert|0.26|sqmi|km2}} of which is land and {{convert|0.23|sqmi|km2}} (46.94%) of which is water. Black Pearl is located at {{Coord|29|56|11|N|90|08|02|W|type:city}} <ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> and has an elevation of {{convert|8|ft|m}}.<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> According to the ], the district has a total area of {{convert|0.49|sqmi|km2}}. {{convert|0.26|sqmi|km2}} of which is land and {{convert|0.23|sqmi|km2}} (46.94%) of which is water.


===Adjacent Neighborhoods=== ===Adjacent neighborhoods===
* ] (north) * ] (north)
* ] (northeast) * ] (northeast)
* ] (east) * ] (east)
* ] (west)


===Boundaries=== ===Boundaries===
The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Black Pearl as these streets: South Carrollton Avenue, St. Charles Avenue, Lowerline Street, Perrier Street, Broadway Street and the Mississippi River.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gnocdc.org/orleans/3/10/index.html|title=Black Pearl Neighborhood|author=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=2007-10-19}}</ref> The New Orleans City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Black Pearl as these streets: South Carrollton Avenue, St. Charles Avenue, Lowerline Street, Perrier Street, Broadway Street and the Mississippi River.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gnocdc.org/orleans/3/10/index.html|title=Black Pearl Neighborhood|author=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=2007-10-19}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
As of the ] of 2000, there were 1,772 people, 967 households, and 356 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood">{{cite web|title=Black Pearl Neighborhood|url=http://gnocdc.org/NeighborhoodData/3/BlackPearl/index.html|publisher=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=5 January 2012}}</ref> The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 36.7% African American, 55.0% White, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> The ] was 3,616 /mi² (1,396 /km²). As of the ] of 2000, there were 1,772 people, 967 households, and 356 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood">{{cite web|title=Black Pearl Neighborhood|url=http://gnocdc.org/NeighborhoodData/3/BlackPearl/index.html|publisher=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=5 January 2012}}</ref> The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 36.7% African American, 55.0% White, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> The ] was 3,616 /mi<sup>2</sup> (1,396 /km{{sup|2}}).


As of the ] of 2010, there were 1,734 people, 936 households, and 320 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 21.5% African American, 67.0% White, 3.5% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> As of the ] of 2010, there were 1,734 people, 936 households, and 320 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 21.5% African American, 67.0% White, 3.5% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/> Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.<ref name="Black Pearl Neighborhood"/>


==See also== ==See also==
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New Orleans Neighborhood in Louisiana, United States
Black Pearl
New Orleans Neighborhood
Mount Moriah Baptist Church in the Black PearlMount Moriah Baptist Church in the Black Pearl
Etymology: of Deseder
Motto: while most
Coordinates: 29°56′11″N 90°08′12″W / 29.93639°N 90.13667°W / 29.93639; -90.13667
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
CityNew Orleans
Planning DistrictDistrict 3, Uptown/Carrollton
Area
 • Total0.49 sq mi (1.3 km)
 • Land0.26 sq mi (0.7 km)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.6 km)
Elevation2 ft (0.6 m)
Population
 • Total1,082
 • Density2,200/sq mi (850/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code504

Black Pearl is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: South Carrollton Avenue and St. Charles Avenue to the north, Lowerline, Perrier and Broadway Streets to the east, and the Mississippi River to the west.

In 1974, when the New Orleans City Planning Commission was giving official names to each neighborhood in Orleans Parish designated the area as Black Pearl. "Pearl" refers to the street that runs through the neighborhood, and "black" honors the neighborhood's historically black population. Together, "Black Pearl" refers to a type of pearl that is exquisite and rare.

Most of the neighborhood is a section of what was the town of Carrollton in the 19th century; the designated neighborhood boundaries also include a portion downriver of Lowerline Street that was part of the town of Greenville. This latter part includes Uptown Square, a shopping complex converted to offices as well as residences for the elderly.

This area on high ground escaped the Hurricane Katrina flooding suffered by most of the city in 2005. However a tornado strike in the early morning hours of February 13, 2007, did significant damage.

In 2019, Seven Three Distilling Co released a locally distilled rum, Black Pearl Rum, named after the neighborhood.

Geography

Black Pearl is located at 29°56′11″N 90°08′02″W / 29.93639°N 90.13389°W / 29.93639; -90.13389 and has an elevation of 8 feet (2.4 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.3 km). 0.26 square miles (0.67 km) of which is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km) (46.94%) of which is water.

Adjacent neighborhoods

Boundaries

The New Orleans City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Black Pearl as these streets: South Carrollton Avenue, St. Charles Avenue, Lowerline Street, Perrier Street, Broadway Street and the Mississippi River.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,772 people, 967 households, and 356 families residing in the neighborhood. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 36.7% African American, 55.0% White, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population. The population density was 3,616 /mi (1,396 /km).

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,734 people, 936 households, and 320 families residing in the neighborhood. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 21.5% African American, 67.0% White, 3.5% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

See also

References

  1. "Naming Black Pearl". My New Orleans. 2014-08-01. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. "Black Pearl Neighborhood". Retrieved 2007-10-19.
  5. ^ "Black Pearl Neighborhood". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
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