Pointe Coupee Parish

Pointe Coupee Parish is an administrative division in Louisiana featuring waterways and old oak forests throughout. New Roads serves as the administrative center where local government functions operate.

The area was founded by the French, who gave it a name derived from a geographical feature. The territory later became part of the United States after French control ended.

The name comes from French, referring to a bend in the landscape. Local communities maintain traditions connected to the river and the old oak trees that dot the region.

Government offices are located in New Roads and open on weekdays for public services. Plan your visit during regular business hours and check ahead for any holidays or closures.

False River winds through the area, and despite its name, it is not insignificant but rather a key natural feature. The parish has undertaken restoration efforts to protect this waterway and its ecosystem.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: 1807

Capital city: New Roads

Shares border with: Concordia Parish, Avoyelles Parish, West Feliciana Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Iberville Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Landry Parish

Website: http://pcparish.org

GPS coordinates: 30.71000,-91.60000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03