Welcome to Saint Bernard ...
Saint Bernard is located in Saint Bernard Parish<1>.
The location of Saint Bernard has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Saint Bernard, you might consider that their post office opened in 1866.
A typical abbreviation for Saint Bernard: St. Bernard
Saint Bernard is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Saint Bernard lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Saint Bernard is located in the (504) area code.
The ZIP code for Saint Bernard: 70085<4>
Communities Also Named Saint Bernard ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 8 communities that are also named Saint Bernard - they are located in Alabama, California, Nebraska, Nova Scotia, Ohio and Quebec (3).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Saint Bernard.
Communities near Saint Bernard ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Saint Bernard.
- New Orleans
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- 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>
- Gretna
(12 miles [19.3 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>
- Westwego
(17 miles [27.4 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
(16 miles [25.7 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
- Verret
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Braithwaite
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- 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>
- Saxonholm
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - English Turn
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Turn
- English Turn is located in Plaquemines Parish
- Reggio
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reggio
- Reggio is located in Saint Bernard Parish
- Belle Chasse
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- 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>
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 Saint Bernard. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Saint Bernard.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Saint Bernard. 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 Saint Bernard.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Saint Bernard. See our Newspapers Page for Saint Bernard.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Saint Bernard ...
Looking for more information about Saint Bernard? 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 Saint Bernard, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Saint Bernard.
Adding Saint Bernard to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Saint Bernard post office opened in 1866.
We also found Saint Bernard in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Saint Bernard.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Saint Bernard. 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 Saint Bernard - 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 Saint Bernard). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Saint Bernard 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/ |