While Harvey is a close neighbor of New Orleans, it has a culture and appeal all its own. Its history goes back to the early 18th century. Jean-Baptiste d’Estrehan de Beaupré was the first landowner in Harvey, during the French colonial era in Louisiana. He was treasurer and comptroller, assigned by the beloved French king, Louis XV. D’Estrehan de Beaupré oversaw the construction of the Harvey Canal, which connected the Mississippi to the Bayou Barataria, and thus to the Gulf of Mexico.
The town he established as “Cosmopolite City” was later renamed “Harvey” after his great-granddaughter’s husband, Joseph Hale Harvey, who developed a company town at that site. However, the d’Estrehan de Beaupré name lives on in both Destrehan Avenue in Harvey, and the nearby town of Destrehan.
Throughout its history, Harvey has had brushes with fame. Antoine “Fats” Domino, a rock ‘n’ roll luminary, spent his golden years in Harvey. Before he played for the Pistons, the Celtics, and the Raptors, basketball great Greg Monroe was honing his moves on the court at Harvey’s Helen Cox High School.
Home to a bustling marine and metal fabrication industry, the Harvey Canal is still the lifeblood of the town. But the Canal isn’t just about work; south of all the manufacturing, good times abound at the Boomtown Casino. Try your luck at poker, slots, and table games, or just dance the night away at Boomers Live and Loaded.
When the weekend comes, dive into a smorgasbord of South and Central American cuisine, as you browse for all manner of interesting trinkets and gewgaws at the Westbank Flea Market on Scotsdale Drive. For more serious shopping, take Manhattan Boulevard to Fountain Park Center, where you’ll find 20 acres of shops and dining ensconced by palmettos, ponds, and fountains.
Auto Insurance Made for Harvey
As you’re commuting to work and play within Harvey, you’ll be reassured to know that your car is covered by the most affordable and comprehensive auto insurance from Botsay Notary & Insurance Network. We’ll work with you to make sure you have just the coverage you need.
And don’t forget our DMV service! Get tags, title transfers, and registration for all kinds of vehicles without the headache. Don’t get stuck at the DMV on Westbank Expressway when you have Botsay to expedite the paperwork.
Insurance Deals for Harvey Homeowners
Whether you need homeowners insurance in Woodland Oaks, Maplewood, or Southern Oaks, you’ll want an insurance company that’s willing to go out on a limb for you. Botsay Notary & Insurance Network is that company. Because our roots are in Jefferson Parish, Botsay understands the needs of local residents. From Woodmere to Lapalco Boulevard, 4th Street to Max Drive, Botsay homeowners insurance policies keep you and your neighbors covered.
Business Insurance for Harvey Entrepreneurs
Bank on Botsay to protect your Bank Street restaurant, your Canal Street café, or your bakery on Bienville Avenue. We offer impressive business insurance solutions for impresarios all over Harvey. Call us at (800) 785-4570 or stop by our office in Kenner to discuss your business insurance needs.
