Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish stretches along the winding Mississippi River in south-central Louisiana, where a rich blend of history and natural beauty shapes the local landscape and culture.
The parish takes its name from the French phrase meaning “cut point,” a reference to an oxbow lake created by the powerful Mississippi River. This connection to the river remains an important part of the parish’s identity and geography.
New Roads, the parish seat, is known for its lively Mardi Gras celebrations, while False River, the famous oxbow lake, is a popular destination for water sports, boating, fishing, and relaxing weekend getaways.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Pointe Coupee Parish |
| Parish Seat | New Roads |
| Etymology | Named after the French phrase “Pointe Coupée,” meaning “cut point,” referring to a bend or point of land cut off by the Mississippi River |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | New Roads, Livonia, Fordoche, Morganza, Ventress, Jarreau, Batchelor, Innis |
| Interstates and Highways | US-190, LA-1, LA-10, LA-415 |
| FIPS Code | 22-077 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 591 square miles (557 sq mi land, 34 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Concordia Parish (North), West Feliciana Parish (Northeast), West Baton Rouge Parish (East), Iberville Parish (South), St. Martin Parish (Southwest), St. Landry Parish (West), Avoyelles Parish (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.7079° N, 91.5781° W |
| Major Landmarks | False River, Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse, William H. Sadler House, St. Francis Chapel, New Roads Historic District, LeJeune House, Louisiana 4-H Museum |
| Population | Approximately 20,000 |
