The train station, originally named in 1883, would provide the name for the new town in 1888 – “Slidell.” Fritz Salmen came to area around this time, starting a small brick company. With the new railroad, the Salmen business grew into one of the largest companies in the South.
Is Slidell below sea level?
Geography. Slidell is located at 30°16′45″N 89°46′40″W (30.279040, -89.777744), and has an elevation of 13 feet (4.0 m).