St. Tammany Parish, Administrative division in Louisiana, US
St. Tammany Parish spans across the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, containing multiple municipalities including Covington, Mandeville, and Slidell.
The parish received its name from Native American Chief Tamanend, who established peace treaties with European settlers during colonial times.
The parish maintains strong connections to both urban and rural traditions through local events at the St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds.
The Department of Facilities Management oversees 731,000 square feet of government buildings, including the Justice Center and Administrative Building.
The parish government provides direct oversight of the St. Tammany Regional Airport while managing coastal restoration projects along Lake Pontchartrain.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1810
Capital city: Covington
Shares border with: Washington Parish, Pearl River County, Hancock County, Jefferson Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Orleans Parish
Website: http://stpgov.org
GPS coordinates: 30.40000,-89.96000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
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