History of the Town of Madisonville

Comprised of only about two and a half square miles, the town of Madisonville is one of the oldest settlements in the state of Louisiana. Madisonville is also the oldest permanent settlement in St. Tammany Parish. French settlers first arrived in Madisonville in 1773. Originally named Coquille because of the abundance of shells in the area, the town was founded by Jean Baptiste Baham in 1800. Later in 1817, the town was officially incorporated and renamed Madisonville in honor of U.S. President James Madison. Madisonville’s early economy relied upon its shipbuilding, timber, cattle, sheep, brickmaking, and rice harvesting industries.

The Town of Madisonville Now

Madisonville is now known as the historic, charming town located along the picturesque Tchefuncte River. This small town has less than one thousand residents but welcomes visitors every day from neighboring communities who patron its seafood restaurants, locally owned shops, and small businesses. Madisonville also draws in travelers because of the Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse, and Fairview State Park. A few notable Madisonville annual events include the Wooden Boat Festival, the Madisonville Chamber Gumbo Cookoff, and Krewe de Tchefuncte Mardi Gras Boat Parade.

Water & Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration in Madisonville

SERVPRO of Greater Covington and Mandeville is here to help Madisonville residents and business owners restore their properties following disasters. Our IICRC-certified and highly trained team specializes in water damage mitigation, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, biohazard cleanup, storm damage cleanup, flood damage restoration, and numerous other cleaning and restoration services. With the town of Madisonville’s proximity to the Tchefuncte River, the flood risk is higher here than in other communities throughout St. Tammany Parish. Most buildings close to the river are raised, but sometimes the storm surge causes extensive flood damage. Many homes and businesses along the riverfront flooded after hurricanes Katrina, Isaac, and Ida. We urge Madisonville property owners to place sandbags at front and back doors to try to protect against flood damage before a hurricane or tropical storm passes through. If flood water does enter your Madisonville property, timely mitigation is paramount to avoid secondary damages. 

We are available 24-7-365 for emergency mitigation services. To schedule an inspection or restoration service, please call our office by dialing 985-871-5375.