St. James Parish

St. James Parish stretches along the Mississippi River and encompasses several residential areas with distinct characteristics. Towns like Gramercy, Lutcher, North Vacherie, and South Vacherie form the main communities within this administrative area.

The parish emerged during French and Spanish colonial times and has maintained its administrative framework since then. This long governmental tradition continues to define the region today.

The parish communities maintain their bonds through local gatherings and civic participation throughout the year. This engagement shapes daily life in places like Gramercy and Lutcher.

Convent serves as the parish seat where main administrative offices are located for residents and visitors. Services are accessible from various local offices distributed throughout the communities.

The parish manages multiple governmental functions including property assessment, court operations, and emergency response through a unified system. This combination of roles reflects how Louisiana's parish system works differently from other regions.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: March 31, 1807

Capital city: Convent

Shares border with: Ascension Parish, Assumption Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, Lafourche Parish

Website: http://stjamesla.com

GPS coordinates: 30.03000,-90.80000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:38