Metairie is one of the many suburbs that surround New Orleans; however, this little city brings a fire all its own with its unique history!
Metairie is special for many reasons. Its residents have no mayor and no city taxes. While it is larger than most Louisiana cities, Metairie is not legally a city, but a census-designated area within Jefferson parish. Metairie also has a rich and colorful history. The city was first settled by the French in the 18th century. At the time, the main activity of the area was sharecropping, where the landlords were paid with the price of the produce. In 1825, Jefferson parish was officially established as a governmental unit.