Ruddock
Swallowed by the Swamp
State: Louisiana
County: St. John the Baptist Parish
Founded: 1890s
Abandoned: 1915 (hurricane)
Peak Population: 700
Ruddock was a cypress lumber town built on stilts in the swamp. The 1915 New Orleans Hurricane destroyed the town, killing dozens. The ruins have been reclaimed by the swamp, visible only as pilings along the I-55 elevated highway.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round (highway view)
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 10 mins
Quick Facts
- Built on stilts
- Destroyed by 1915 Hurricane
- Pilings visible from I-55
Location
Address: I-55, Manchac Swamp, LA
Coordinates: 30.1333, -90.4167