Jefferson Parish, Parish in Louisiana, United States
Jefferson Parish extends over 665 square miles between Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf of Mexico, containing both urban areas and wetlands.
The Louisiana Legislature established Jefferson Parish on February 11, 1825, naming it after President Thomas Jefferson with Gretna as its capital.
The parish population of 440,781 residents represents a mix of communities across cities like Metairie, Kenner, and Gretna, each maintaining local traditions.
The Jefferson Parish Public Schools system operates numerous educational facilities while Ochsner Health System provides medical services throughout the region.
The territory consists of 296 square miles of land and 370 square miles of water, making it one of Louisiana's most water-covered administrative regions.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1825
Capital city: Gretna
Website: http://www.gcr1.com/jp2/jp-enter.htm
Shares border with: St. Tammany Parish, Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Lafourche Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish
Website: http://gcr1.com/jp2/jp-enter.htm
GPS coordinates: 29.73333,-90.10000
Latest update: June 11, 2025 11:03
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