Kentwood, Rural town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
Kentwood extends over 7.11 square miles of land near the Mississippi border, with residential areas and commercial establishments along its main streets.
The settlement received its name from Amos Kent in 1888, when he contributed to establishing the layout of streets and infrastructure.
The local Kentwood High Magnet School stands as an educational center where students participate in various academic and extracurricular programs.
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board maintains several educational facilities in Kentwood, serving students from elementary through high school levels.
Lake Tangipahoa, spanning 490 acres, underwent complete restoration and reopened in 2016 after substantial infrastructure improvements.
Location: Tangipahoa Parish
Inception: 1893
Elevation above the sea: 225 m
Website: http://Kentwoodla.org
GPS coordinates: 30.93824,-90.50898
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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