Welcome to Saint Benedict ...
Saint Benedict is located in Saint Tammany Parish.
The location of Saint Benedict has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>
A typical abbreviation for Saint Benedict: St. Benedict
Saint Benedict is 40 feet [12 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Saint Benedict lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Saint Benedict is within the boundaries of the (985) area code.
The ZIP code for Saint Benedict: 70457<3>
Communities near Saint Benedict ...
A sample of nearby communities can be found below.
Lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the South (S) of Saint Benedict
Lies 3 miles [4.8 km] to the South (S) of Saint Benedict
Lies 6 miles [9.7 km] to the Southeast (SE) of Saint Benedict
Lies 8 miles [12.9 km] to the Northwest (NW) of Saint Benedict
Lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the South (S) of Saint Benedict
Lies 14 miles [22.5 km] to the Northeast (NE) of Saint Benedict
Lies 13 miles [20.9 km] to the Northeast (NE) of Saint Benedict
Lies 13 miles [20.9 km] to the North (N) of Saint Benedict
Located in Washington Parish
Lies 13 miles [20.9 km] to the West (W) of Saint Benedict
Located in Tangipahoa Parish
Lies 14 miles [22.5 km] to the East (E) of Saint Benedict
To learn more about neighboring communities and parishes, please visit the Nearby Page for Saint Benedict.
Communities Also Named Saint Benedict ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 7 communities that are also named Saint Benedict - they are located in Iowa, Kansas (2), Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Saskatchewan.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Saint Benedict.
Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
- We have a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Saint Benedict. If available, we provide a satellite view of the cemetery.
- Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Saint Benedict. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
- We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Saint Benedict.
These sections can be found on our Genealogy Helper Page for Saint Benedict:
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Saint Benedict ...
Looking for more information about Saint Benedict? 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 Benedict, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Saint Benedict.
Other Roadside Stops ...
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Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Saint Benedict. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Saint Tammany Parish: www.stpgov.org/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Saint Benedict - 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 Saint Benedict). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Saint Benedict or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Saint Benedict) to Point B. If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Saint Benedict. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Saint Benedict Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Saint Benedict. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.5269, Longitude: -90.1126 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Saint Benedict have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |