Reveilletown
First founded in the 1870s by freed slaves, Reveilletown was home to generations of Louisianan's until the 1980’s. An accident at the Georgia Gulf PVC plant filled the air of the surrounding area with toxic fumes. Plumes of vinyl chloride seeped into the residential community of Reveilletown, which was located less than 1,000 feet from the plant. Residents filed suit against Georgia Gulf after traces of vinyl chloride were found in local children's blood. Georgia Gulf settled with all 106 residents of Reveilletown, who either received a cash payment for their homes or were moved to a small suburban cul-de-sac several miles upriver.