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Welcome to Pointe a la Hache ...

Pointe a la Hache is located in Plaquemines Parish<1> and is the Parish Seat for Plaquemines Parish.

While we don't have a date for the founding of Pointe a la Hache, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.

Pointe a la Hache is near sea level<2>.

Time Zone: Pointe a la Hache lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area Code for Pointe a la Hache: 985

The ZIP code for Pointe a la Hache: 70082<3>

Communities near Pointe a la Hache ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pointe a la Hache.

  • Happy Jack
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Happy Jack is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Jack
  • Potash
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Potash is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potash
  • Port Sulphur
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Myrtle Grove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Myrtle Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle Grove
  • Daisy ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Daisy is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daisy
  • Monsecour
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Monsecour is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monsecour
  • Carlisle
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Nairn
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Nairn is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nairn
  • Empire
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Reggio
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Reggio is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reggio

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 Pointe a la Hache. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pointe a la Hache.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pointe a la Hache. 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 Pointe a la Hache.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pointe a la Hache. See our Newspapers Page for Pointe a la Hache.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pointe a la Hache ...

Looking for more information about Pointe a la Hache? 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 Pointe a la Hache, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pointe a la Hache.

Adding Pointe a la Hache to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Pointe a la Hache 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 (so far) for Pointe a la Hache was on a map titled Map of Louisiana (from Rand McNally, 1911).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Pointe a la Hache.

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 elevation is an estimate for the area around Pointe a la Hache - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>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 Pointe a la Hache). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pointe a la Hache or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.