St. James Parish, Parish administrative division in Louisiana, United States.
St. James Parish extends along the Mississippi River with residential communities including Gramercy, Lutcher, North Vacherie, and South Vacherie within its boundaries.
The administrative division has maintained its status as a parish since the early territorial period of Louisiana, reflecting the French and Spanish colonial influence.
St. James Parish communities maintain strong connections through regular council meetings, advisory boards, and local government engagement initiatives throughout the year.
The Sheriff's Office, located in the parish seat of Convent, provides law enforcement services with specialized divisions for investigations, patrol, and community programs.
The parish structure combines multiple governmental roles, including assessors, clerks of court, and emergency preparedness services under a unified administrative system.
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: May 27, 2025 11:46
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