Bohemia, Louisiana facts for kids
Bohemia is a small, quiet place in Louisiana, United States. It's not a city or town, but an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government. Bohemia is located in the Mississippi River Delta, where the mighty Mississippi River meets the sea.
It is part of Plaquemines Parish. A "parish" in Louisiana is like a county in other states. In 2005, a big storm called Hurricane Katrina hit Bohemia. Before the hurricane, about 200 people lived there. After the storm, only 25 homes were left standing.
Where is Bohemia?
Bohemia is about 51 miles (82 km) southeast of New Orleans. It sits about 7 feet (2.1 meters) above sea level. The closest big airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. That airport is about 64 miles (103 km) away.
Learning in Bohemia
The Plaquemines Parish School Board runs the public schools for the community. Students from Bohemia attend Phoenix High School. This school is for all grades, from kindergarten to 12th grade. Phoenix High School is located in Braithwaite.
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