Plaquemines Parish, Administrative division in Louisiana, USA
Plaquemines Parish stretches along the final segment of the Mississippi River, extending southeast from New Orleans to the Gulf of Mexico.
The French established La Balize settlement in 1699, constructing a fort that served as a crucial base for river pilots on the Mississippi.
The name originates from the Atakapa Native American word piakimin, which refers to the persimmon fruit growing in the region.
The parish seat operates from Pointe a la Hache, while Belle Chasse functions as the largest community within the administrative boundaries.
Seventy percent of the parish consists of water bodies, creating an intricate network of waterways essential for commercial fishing and maritime activities.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1807
Capital city: Pointe à la Hache
Shares border with: St. Bernard Parish, Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish
Website: http://plaqueminesparish.com
GPS coordinates: 29.39000,-89.48000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25
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