Welcome to Grand Chenier ...
Grand Chenier is located in Cameron Parish<1>.
The location of Grand Chenier has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Grand Chenier, you might consider that their post office opened in 1858.
Grand Chenier is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Grand Chenier lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Grand Chenier is located in the (337) area code.
The ZIP code for Grand Chenier: 70643<4>
Communities near Grand Chenier ...
We have created a list of 7 communities that are near Grand Chenier.
- Creole
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west) - Cameron
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron
- Cameron is located in Cameron Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cameron <5>
- Bell City
(23 miles [37 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell City
- Bell City is located in Calcasieu Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bell City <5>
- Hayes
(23 miles [37 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes
- Hayes is located in Calcasieu Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hayes <5>
- Grand Lake
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Lake
- Grand Lake is located in Cameron Parish
- Hackberry
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hackberry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackberry
- Hackberry is located in Cameron Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hackberry <5>
- Lake Arthur
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Arthur have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Arthur
- Lake Arthur is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,736 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Arthur <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 Grand Chenier. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Grand Chenier.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Grand Chenier. 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 Grand Chenier.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Grand Chenier. See our Newspapers Page for Grand Chenier.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Grand Chenier ...
Looking for more information about Grand Chenier? 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 Grand Chenier, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Grand Chenier.
Adding Grand Chenier to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Grand Chenier 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 Grand Chenier was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Grand Chenier post office opened in 1858.
We also found Grand Chenier in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Grand Chenier.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Grand Chenier. 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 Cameron, 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 Grand Chenier - 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 Grand Chenier). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Grand Chenier 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/ |