Convent, Louisiana facts for kids
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Convent, Louisiana
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 Convent, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.33 sq mi (13.81 km2) |
| • Land | 3.89 sq mi (10.07 km2) |
| • Water | 1.44 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 124.26/sq mi (47.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70723
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-17180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583534 |
Convent (which is Couvent in French) is a small community in Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the census bureau. Convent is also the parish seat of St. James Parish. This means it's where the main government offices for the parish are located. It has been the parish seat since 1869.
Convent is part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area. In 2010, about 711 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 483. In 2018, the average household income was higher than the state's average.
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History of Convent
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The area where Convent is now was first settled between 1722 and 1739. It was originally called Baron.
Two important historical places were once located here. The first was St. Michael's Convent. This was a religious school run by the Order of the Sacred Heart. It operated from 1825 to 1932. The second was Jefferson College, a school that existed from 1831 to 1931. Today, Jefferson College is a Jesuit retreat center. It is now called Manresa House of Retreats.
Both the St. Michael's Church Historic District and Jefferson College are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized as important historical sites. Several old homes in Convent are also on this list.
On February 23, 2016, a very strong tornado hit the Sugar Hill RV park. Sadly, two people passed away, and several others were hurt.
Where is Convent Located?
Convent is located on the east bank of the famous Mississippi River. The town is very close to sea level, only about 10 feet (3 meters) above it.
The total area of Convent is about 5.33 square miles (13.81 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.89 square miles (10.07 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.44 square miles (3.74 square kilometers), is water.
People in Convent
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 711 | — | |
| 2020 | 483 | −32.1% | |
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The number of people living in Convent has changed over the years. In 2010, the population was 711. By 2020, it had decreased to 483 people.
What Industries are in Convent?
Convent is home to a large Royal Dutch Shell refinery. A refinery is a factory that processes raw materials. This one uses a process called hydrogen cracking. It can produce about 210,000 barrels of petroleum products every day. These products are things like gasoline and other fuels that people use.
As of July 2020, Shell was thinking about selling this plant. The plant releases some materials into the air each year. These include cobalt and cobalt compounds. Cobalt is a metal that is very important today. It is used to make lithium-ion batteries. These batteries power many things, including electric vehicles.
Famous Person from Convent
- Jarvis Landry is a well-known American football player. He plays as a wide receiver and return specialist. He has played for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League. Before that, he played college football at LSU.
See also
In Spanish: Convent para niños
