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Project Farms ~1940 - "Uncle Sam's Farmers"

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Schriever, LA - In 1937-40, the government built farms for sharecroppers laid off by the sugar plantations. 60 families moved in. The farms were originally run as a co-op, but in 1943 were sold for $4,300.

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In 1937-40, the government built farms for sharecroppers laid off by the sugar plantations. 60 families moved in. The farms were originally run as a co-op, but in 1943 were sold for $4,300.

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Schriever, Louisiana is located in Terrebonne Parish. Zip codes in Schriever, LA include 70395. More Schriever information.