Welcome to Meraux ...
Meraux is located in Saint Bernard Parish<1>.
The location of Meraux has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Meraux, you might consider that their post office opened in 1914.
Meraux is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Meraux lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Meraux is located in the (504) area code.
The ZIP code for Meraux: 70075<4>
Communities near Meraux ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Meraux.
- New Orleans
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Orleans
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 389,476 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Orleans <5>
- Kenner
(19 miles [30.6 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 <5>
- Gretna
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
- Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,615 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <5>
- Harahan
(15 miles [24.1 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 <5>
- Westwego
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- 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 <5>
- Jean Lafitte
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- 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
- Braithwaite
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braithwaite have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braithwaite
- Braithwaite is located in Plaquemines Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Braithwaite <5>
- Violet
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Violet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Violet
- Violet is located in Saint Bernard Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Violet <5>
- Belle Chasse
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Chasse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Chasse
- Belle Chasse is located in Plaquemines Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belle Chasse <5>
- Poydras
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
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 Meraux. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Meraux.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Meraux. 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 Meraux.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Meraux. See our Newspapers Page for Meraux.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Meraux ...
Looking for more information about Meraux? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Meraux, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Meraux.
Adding Meraux to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Meraux 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 Meraux was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Meraux post office opened in 1914.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Meraux.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Meraux. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Saint Bernard Parish: www.st-bernard.la.us/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Saint Bernard, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Meraux - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Meraux). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Meraux or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |