Kenner, Residential suburb in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Kenner is a residential city in Jefferson Parish situated along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport sits within the city limits and anchors its landscape.
Minor Kenner founded the settlement in 1855 by merging three plantations—Oakland, Belle Grove, and Pasture—and draining swampland for residential development. This consolidation created the foundation of the modern city.
The Rivertown district displays local heritage through rebuilt structures like the original Hardware Store and St. Mary's Church, allowing visitors to step back into everyday life from past eras.
Jefferson Parish Transit operates bus services connecting the city to Metairie, New Orleans, and surrounding communities in the metro area. Proximity to the international airport makes arriving and departing straightforward.
In 1870, a landmark boxing match took place here when Jem Mace defeated Tom Allen in one of sport's earliest heavyweight contests. Statues at La Salle's Landing mark this sporting milestone for visitors today.
Location: Jefferson Parish
Inception: 1855
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Website: http://kenner.la.us
GPS coordinates: 29.99422,-90.24178
Latest update: December 16, 2025 01:22
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