Welcome to Gretna Green ...
Gretna Green is located in Tensas Parish<1>.
The location of Gretna Green has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
A typical abbreviation for Gretna Green: Gretna Grn.
Gretna Green is 60 feet [18 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Gretna Green lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Gretna Green: (318)
Communities Also Named Gretna Green ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Gretna Green - it's located in North Carolina.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gretna Green.
Communities near Gretna Green ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gretna Green.
- Ferriday
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferriday have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferriday
- Ferriday is located in Concordia Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,188 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferriday <4>
- Saint Joseph
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
- Saint Joseph is located in Tensas Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 945 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Joseph <4>
- Newellton
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newellton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newellton
- Newellton is located in Tensas Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 927 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newellton <4>
- Wisner
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wisner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wisner
- Wisner is located in Franklin Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 881 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wisner <4>
- Clayton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
- Clayton is located in Concordia Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 623 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <4>
- Ridgecrest
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgecrest
- Ridgecrest is located in Concordia Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 585 people
- Gilbert
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
- Gilbert is located in Franklin Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbert <4>
- Waterproof
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterproof have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterproof
- Waterproof is located in Tensas Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterproof <4>
- Sicily Island
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sicily Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sicily Island
- Sicily Island is located in Catahoula Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 438 people
- Wildwood
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
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 Gretna Green. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gretna Green.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Gretna Green. 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 Gretna Green.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gretna Green. See our Newspapers Page for Gretna Green.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gretna Green ...
Looking for more information about Gretna Green? 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 Gretna Green, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Gretna Green.
Off-the-Road Links ...
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Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Tensas, 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 Gretna Green - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |