St. James Parish Map, Louisiana

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St. James Parish, Louisiana

St. James Parish sits along the Mississippi River, about halfway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. It’s a place where history and industry collide.
The parish is known for its sprawling sugar cane fields. Locals take pride in their Cajun roots, which flavor everything from the food to the music. Convent is the parish seat.
Alligators lurk in the swamps nearby. The community is tight-knit, with families going back generations. Mardi Gras here is a blast, but with a small-town feel.
Category | Details |
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Parish Name | St. James Parish |
Parish Seat | Convent |
Population | Approximately 20,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lutcher, Gramercy, Convent, Paulina, Hester, Union, Welcome, Vacherie |
Interstates and Highways | LA-18, LA-20, LA-44, LA-3127 |
FIPS Code | 22-093 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 258 square miles (242 sq mi land, 16 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Ascension Parish (North), St. John the Baptist Parish (East), Lafourche Parish (South), Assumption Parish (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Louisiana |
Coordinates | 30.0209° N, 90.8282° W |
Etymology | Named after Saint James the Great |
Major Landmarks | Oak Alley Plantation, Laura Plantation, St. James Catholic Church, Felicity Plantation, St. Joseph Plantation, Evergreen Plantation |
Website | St. James Parish Website |
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