Slidell Louisiana was started much like many towns in the 1800’s with the building of the railroad. In 1882, the railroad staked it’s claim to a piece of land on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain to set up a base while building the railroad tracks to New Orleans. It was soon after that the town was born and in 1888 was officially named Slidell. The town grew as New Orleanians’ who once traveled across the lake for a summer retreat staying in small hotels or beach cabins decided to build summer homes there instead. St. Joe Brick was established as the need for building materials grew. St. Joe Brick is still in operation and still using the original method of making bricks. You may stay in one of Slidell bed and breakfast inns and take a tour of the St. Joe Brick facility. Over the generations Slidell has experienced many growth opportunities with its central location to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Mississippi Gulf Coast. Slidell is also known for being one of only 3 places in the U.S. where 3 interstates cross, forming the interchange of I-59, I-10 and I-12. Slidell bed and breakfast inns are a great place to call home while you visit each of these wonderful places. And while in Slidell, you must take the time to take a swamp tour where the legendary Swamp monster is said to reside. Ask your innkeeper about the Antique district, museums and neat attractions in Slidell. Have dinner in an old ice house or the original Slidell train station. One Slidell bed and breakfast inn has a history of being a school. So when your travels are taking you on I-10 through Louisiana, plan to take a day or two stop over in Slidell it is worth the visit. You will meet some fine, friendly people there too.