Braithwaite, Louisiana facts for kids
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Braithwaite, Louisiana
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 Braithwaite, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Braithwaite, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Plaquemines |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70040
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| Area code(s) | 504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 533365 |
Braithwaite is a small, unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's not an official city or town.
Braithwaite is located right on the famous Mississippi River. It's also found along Louisiana Highway 39. This community is in the northern part of Plaquemines Parish. It is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) southeast of the big city of New Orleans.
Braithwaite has its own post office with the ZIP code 70040. This post office first opened its doors on September 19, 1902. In 2012, Braithwaite was significantly impacted by Hurricane Isaac. The storm caused severe flooding and damage in the area.
Education in Braithwaite
The Plaquemines Parish School Board is in charge of the public schools that serve the children of Braithwaite. One important school in the community is Phoenix High School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Braithwaite (Luisiana) para niños
