Plaquemine, Louisiana
Plaquemine, Louisiana | |
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ZIP code | 70764 |
Area code | 225 |
FIPS code | 22-60880 |
Website | www |
Plaquemine is a city in and the
History
Due to its location at the juncture of the Bayou Plaquemine and the Mississippi River, the village soon began to prosper and grow, beginning a long history of prosperity. By 1838, the town was incorporated,[8] electing Zénon Labauve, for whom a street in New Orleans' Garden District is named, as its first mayor.[9]
Plaquemine continued to grow in the
Plaquemine has been a Louisiana-designated Main Street City since 1993.
Geography
The city of Plaquemine is located at 30°17′3″N 91°14′26″W / 30.28417°N 91.24056°W (30.284044, −91.240485)
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), of which 2.9 square miles (7.6 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 2.75%, are water.[5] It lies within the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1860 | 1,663 | — | |
1870 | 1,460 | −12.2% | |
1880 | 2,061 | 41.2% | |
1890 | 3,222 | 56.3% | |
1900 | 3,590 | 11.4% | |
1910 | 4,955 | 38.0% | |
1920 | 4,632 | −6.5% | |
1930 | 5,124 | 10.6% | |
1940 | 5,049 | −1.5% | |
1950 | 5,747 | 13.8% | |
1960 | 7,689 | 33.8% | |
1970 | 7,739 | 0.7% | |
1980 | 7,521 | −2.8% | |
1990 | 7,186 | −4.5% | |
2000 | 7,064 | −1.7% | |
2010 | 7,119 | 0.8% | |
2020 | 6,269 | −11.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[14] |
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White
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2,874 | 45.84% |
Black or African American
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2,952 | 47.09% |
Native American
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14 | 0.22% |
Asian
|
33 | 0.53% |
Pacific Islander
|
5 | 0.08% |
Other/Mixed
|
182 | 2.9% |
Latino
|
209 | 3.33% |
The 2020 census determined 6,269 people lived in the city.[6] At the 2000 United States census,[16] there were 7,064 people, 2,593 households, and 1,846 families residing in the city.
At the 2019
In 2000, there were 2,593 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.21. In 2019, there were 2,578 households and an average of 2.54 people per household.[18]
From 2015 to 2019, the median household income was $44,457, and the per capita income was $24,871.[18] Males had a median income of $61,418 versus $27,875 for females.[19] Approximately 27.0% of the population lived at or below the poverty line. In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $28,364, and the median income for a family was $32,971. Males had a median income of $34,868 versus $21,016 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,066. About 23.6% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.8% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
Annual cultural events
Plaquemine's annual International
Tourism
Plaquemine is noted for a number of antebellum structures that survive within the city limits and along Bayou Road. One of the most noteworthy homes is St. Basil's, a riverfront mansion built by socialite physician Dr. John Scratchley in the 1850s. Now a private residence, the home retains the name St. Basil's from when it was a fashionable convent school. [22]
The Iberville Museum was built in 1949 as the Iberville Parish Courthouse. The building served as Plaquemine's first city hall, and was the city seat of government until 1985. It now serves as a parish museum, and the building is on the National Register of Historic Places.[23][24]
The Plaquemine Lock, constructed from 1895 to 1909, was an important link between the Mississippi River and the Intracoastal Canal, of which Bayou Plaquemine served as its northern terminus.[25] Its design served as the prototype for the Panama Canal locks; the Plaquemine Lock was shut down in 1961. In 1974, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supervised the construction of the levee that runs across the mouth of Bayou Plaquemine at the Mississippi River. The Plaquemine Lock was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The area now operates as a state park.[26][27]
Education
Iberville Parish School Board operates public schools.
Plaquemine High School is outside the city limits, in an unincorporated area.[28] Mathematics, Science, and Arts Academy - West is outside the city limits, in an unincorporated area.[29]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Plaquemine is accessed by four highways: LA 3066,
National Guard
Plaquemine is the home of the 256th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, formerly known as the 1088th Engineer Battalion,
Notable people
- Chad M. Brown, member of the Louisiana House of Representativesfor Iberville and Assumption parishes, effective January 2016
- Percy Butler, NFL defensive back for the Washington Commanders
- Kevin Dotson, NFL offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Robert "Bobby" Freeman (1934-2016), lieutenant governor of Louisianafrom 1980 to 1988; Plaquemine lawyer
- Davon Godchaux, American football player
- Lee Meitzen Grue, poet and educator
- Boston Braves[31]
- Washington Redskins football player, played football at Plaquemine High School[32]
- Karen St. Germain, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Iberville and Assumption parishes, 2004–2016; resides in Plaquemine
- Clarence Williams, early jazz pianist and composer[33]
References
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- ^ "City of Plaquemine Mayor". City of Plaquemine. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Plaquemine city, Louisiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "QuickFacts: Plaquemine city, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau.
- ^ "A bayou runs through it - Plaquemine, LA". National Geographic. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "CITY OF PLAQUEMINE". Iberville Parish. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "The Bicentennial of the Louisiana Supreme Court". Louisiana Supreme Court. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ Fama, Anthony (2004). "Part Five: The Plaquemine Sanitarium". Plaquemine: A Long, Long Time Ago. p. 25.
- ^ "A bayou runs through it - Plaquemine, LA". National Geographic. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "2019 Demographic and Housing Estimates". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "QuickFacts Table". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Geography Profile: Plaquemine city, Louisiana". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ "International Acadian Festival". Knights of Columbus Council 970. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Mardi Gras Annual Parade". City of Plaquemine. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site". Louisiana State Parks. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Iberville Museum". The Museum Building. Archived from the original on July 7, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Attractions". Iberville Parish. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site". LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE RECREATION AND TOURISM. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site". American Park Network. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site". Word Press. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Home". Plaquemine High School. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
59595 Belleview Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764
- ^ "Home". Mathematics, Science, and Arts Academy - West. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
MSA-West Academy 57955 St Louis Rd, Plaquemine, LA 70764
- ^ "256TH GUARDSMEN CONTINUE TO ASSIST WITH FLOOD RESPONSE". Louisiana National Guard. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Bill Lee World Series Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Brian Mitchell". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Clarence Williams". RedHotJazz. Archived from the original on January 7, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
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