Lafourche Parish, Administrative division in Louisiana, United States.
Lafourche Parish maintains nine council members who oversee legislative matters while an elected Parish President manages administrative operations independently.
The Parish transitioned from a Police Jury System to a Home Rule Charter in 1974, following Louisiana's new constitution implementation.
The name Lafourche stems from French origins, meaning 'the fork' in reference to Bayou Lafourche's connection to the Mississippi River.
The parish government provides residents access to permit applications, emergency alerts, and community services through their official website.
The local administration includes specialized departments such as Coastal Zone Management and Head Start programs to address specific regional needs.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1807
Capital city: Thibodaux
Shares border with: St. James Parish, Assumption Parish, Terrebonne Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, St. Charles Parish, Jefferson Parish
Website: http://lafourchegov.org
GPS coordinates: 29.49000,-90.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:28
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