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Delve into Destrehan in United States
Destrehan in the region of Louisiana with its 11,535 residents is a city in United States - some 977 mi or ( 1573 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Destrehan is now 10:49 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Birmingham, Mobile, Pensacola, Avondale, and Baton Rouge. While being here, make sure to check out Birmingham . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Destrehan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Oak Alley Plantation blacksmith shop, New Orleans
The oaks of the Oak Alley Plantation. Tools of the blacksmith trade, including a nice barbed wire collection. Brought to you by the Travel Agents of RomanoTravelOnline.com. Real People having Real Fun ..
Diary of Jane, Breaking Benjamins Acoustic COVER
Had a request for a song I really like, so 15ans This one is for you!! Hope you like it! Little lyric trip at 2nd verse, but as you can see reflecting on the guitar...I had the lyrics there to save me ..
Tornado sirens Destrehan Louisiana
Tornado warning 3-29-11 sirens bellow as severe weather moves in. ..
Wednesday 13 I Want You Dead/I Wanna Be Cremated LIVE at The Cypress, Metairie/NOLA
November 7, 2011 The Cypress Metairie/NOLA Clip of "I Want you... Dead" and "I Wanna Be Cremeated" They were phenomenal!!!! Absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you, Wednesday 13!!!!! Thank you, The Cypress! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
MV George Prince ferry disaster
The MV George Prince ferry disaster was a nautical disaster that occurred in the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the morning of October 20, 1976 (1976-10-20). The ferry George Prince was struck by the Norwegian tanker SS Frosta, which was traveling upriver. The collision occurred at mile post 120.8 above Head of Passes, less than three-quarters of a mile from the construction site of the bridge which would replace the ferry seven years later.
Located at 29.94 -90.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
German Coast
The German Coast was a region of early Louisiana settlement located above New Orleans on the east side of the Mississippi River – specifically, from east to west, in St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James parishes of present-day Acadiana. The four settlements along the coast were Karlstein, Hoffen, Meriental, and Augsburg. Originally, the Germans settled at the Arkansas Post. However, the conditions were intolerable.
Located at 29.93 -90.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge
The Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge (also known as the Luling-Destrehan Bridge) is a cable-stayed bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It is named for the late United States Congressman Hale Boggs. The bridge was dedicated by Governor David C. Treen and Bishop Stanley Ott of Baton Rouge and opened to traffic on October 8, 1983 connecting Louisiana Highway 18 on the West Bank and Louisiana Highway 48 on the East Bank.
Located at 29.94 -90.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Destrehan, Louisiana
Destrehan is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 11,535 at the 2010 census, an increase of 275 over the 2000 tabulation of 11,260. It is 79 percent white. The community is named after Jean N. Destréhan (1754–1823) who served as President of the Territorial Council and was appointed to the United States Senate in 1812, but resigned before he took his seat.
Located at 29.96 -90.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Luling, Louisiana
Luling is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 11,512 at the 2000 census.
Located at 29.91 -90.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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