Mooretown, Shreveport, Louisiana

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Mooretown (also known as Motown by many of its residents) is a neighborhood within the city limits of Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. It is located approximately 5 miles West of downtown. At one time, Mooretown was an independent town, formed in the early 1900s by a group of African-Americans led by Giles D. Moore. They formed a completely African-American community outside Shreveport.

When the city of Shreveport grew, soon after the end of World War II it annexed Mooretown into the city limits. [1]

Residents, including prominent persons, were buried at Zion Rest Cemetery. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Brock, Eric John (2001). Eric Brock's Shreveport. Pelican Publishing Company. pp. 128–131. ISBN   978-1-56554-870-1.
  2. ↑ "Zion Rest Cemetery is a crucial piece of history in Mooretown". April 1, 2024.

32°27′36″N93°48′22″W / 32.460°N 93.806°W / 32.460; -93.806


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