Welcome to Belle Chasse ...
Belle Chasse is located in Plaquemines Parish<1>.
The location of Belle Chasse has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Belle Chasse, you might consider that their post office opened in 1912.
Belle Chasse is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Belle Chasse lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Belle Chasse: (504)
The ZIP code for Belle Chasse: 70037<4>
Communities near Belle Chasse ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Belle Chasse.
- New Orleans
(8 miles [12.9 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>
- Kenner
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- 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
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- 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
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- 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
(9 miles [14.5 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
(9 miles [14.5 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
- Cedar Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Cedar Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
- Terrytown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrytown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrytown
- Terrytown is located in Jefferson Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Terrytown <5>
- Meraux
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- 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 <5>
- Woodmere
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
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 Belle Chasse. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Belle Chasse.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Belle Chasse. 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 Belle Chasse.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Belle Chasse. See our Newspapers Page for Belle Chasse.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Belle Chasse ...
Looking for more information about Belle Chasse? 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 Belle Chasse, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Belle Chasse.
Adding Belle Chasse to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Belle Chasse 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 Belle Chasse was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Belle Chasse on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Louisiana (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Belle Chasse.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Belle Chasse. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Plaquemines, 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 Belle Chasse - 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 Belle Chasse). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Belle Chasse 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. |