Welcome to Algiers ...

Algiers is located in Orleans Parish<1>.

The location of Algiers has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>

While we don't have a date for the founding of Algiers, you might consider that their post office opened  in 1854.

Algiers is near sea level<3>.

Time Zone: Algiers lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

The area code for Algiers: (504)

Communities Also Named Algiers ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Algiers - they are located in Indiana and Vermont.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Algiers.

Communities near Algiers ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Algiers.

• Kenner
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenner
  • Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 66,288 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenner <4>
• Harahan
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harahan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harahan
  • Harahan is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,244 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harahan <4>
• Westwego
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwego have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwego
  • Westwego is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,297 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westwego <4>
• Jean Lafitte
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jean Lafitte have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jean Lafitte
  • Jean Lafitte is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,996 people
• Chalmette
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalmette have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalmette
  • Chalmette is located in Saint Bernard Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chalmette <4>
• Marrero
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marrero have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrero
  • Marrero is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marrero <4>
• Timberlane
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlane
  • Timberlane is located in Jefferson Parish
• Meraux
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meraux have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meraux
  • Meraux is located in Saint Bernard Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meraux <4>
• Milneburg
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milneburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milneburg
  • Milneburg is located in Orleans Parish
• Pine Village
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Village
  • Pine Village is located in Orleans Parish

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Algiers. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Algiers.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Algiers. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Algiers.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Algiers. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Algiers.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Algiers ...

Looking for more information about Algiers? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Algiers, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Algiers.

Adding Algiers to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Algiers in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Algiers was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<5>

From that list, the Algiers post office opened in 1854.

We also found Algiers on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1860.

For more details, see References and Mentions for Algiers.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Algiers. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/