Town of Jean Lafitte

Town of Jean Lafitte (HM22S4)

Location: Lafitte, LA 70067 Jefferson Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 45.633', W 90° 6.021'

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Named for legendary privateer Jean Lafitte, who helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans and used area bayous for his smuggling operations. Home to a thriving seafood industry. Incorporated in 1974 as a village. Became a town in 1977. First mayor of village and town was Leo E. Kerner, Jr., from 1974-1991
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HM NumberHM22S4
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Year Placed2014
Placed ByJefferson Parish Historical Commission
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Date Added Sunday, November 12th, 2017 at 7:02am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 780394 N 3295776
Decimal Degrees29.76055000, -90.10035000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 45.633', W 90° 6.021'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 45' 37.98" N, 90° 6' 1.26" W
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Area Code(s)504, 337
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 799 Jean Lafitte Blvd, Lafitte LA 70067, US
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