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Cut Off, Louisiana
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 Cut Off, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Cut Off, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafourche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.77 sq mi (38.24 km2) |
| • Land | 14.64 sq mi (37.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,533 |
| • Density | 377.94/sq mi (145.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70345
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-18930 |
Cut Off is a community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located along the Bayou Lafourche, a long, slow-moving waterway. In 2020, about 5,533 people lived there.
Cut Off is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Houma, Bayou Cane, and Thibodaux. The community has its own ZIP code (70345) and area code (985).
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History of Cut Off
Cut Off got its name from a special canal that was built there. This canal was a "cutoff" from Bayou Lafourche. It went northeast towards Lake Salvador. The canal helped boats travel a shorter distance to New Orleans. The name "Cut Off" comes from the French word La Coupe, which means "The Cut."
Geography of Cut Off
Cut Off is located in the southern part of Lafourche Parish. It sits on both sides of the Bayou Lafourche. To its northwest is the community of Larose. To its south is Galliano.
Highways and Roads
Several main roads run through Cut Off. Louisiana Highway 1 goes through the middle of town, along the west side of Bayou Lafourche. Highway 308 runs along the east side. There is also Highway 3235, which is a four-lane road on the west side of the community.
All these highways connect Cut Off to Larose in the northwest and Galliano in the south. Thibodaux, which is the main town of the parish, is about 37 miles (60 km) northwest. Port Fourchon, a port on the Gulf of Mexico, is about 34 miles (55 km) south.
Size of the Area
The community of Cut Off covers a total area of about 14.77 square miles (38.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 14.64 square miles (37.9 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.13 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Cut Off
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,049 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,325 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,635 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,976 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,533 | −7.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 5,533 people living in Cut Off. There were 2,375 households and 1,711 families. The community has seen its population change over the years.
Notable People from Cut Off
Many interesting people have come from Cut Off, Louisiana. Here are a few:
- Joe Barry – A singer known for "swamp pop" music.
- Vin Bruce – A singer of Cajun music.
- Trishelle Cannatella – A person who appeared on reality television shows.
- Dick Guidry – A former state representative and owner of a local movie theater.
- Bobby Hebert – A former professional football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
- Rita Benson LeBlanc – Part-owner of the New Orleans Saints football team.
- Jimmie Noone – A famous jazz clarinet player.
- Glen Pitre – A writer and film director.
- Loulan Pitre, Jr. – A lawyer and former state representative. He is Glen Pitre's brother.
Culture in Cut Off
Côte Blanche
One part of Cut Off is called Côte Blanche. This name is French for "White Coast." It got this name because many homes along Bayou Lafourche were painted white in the early and mid-1900s.
Television Appearances
The TV show Dirty Jobs once featured a segment in Cut Off. The host, Mike Rowe, visited an alligator farmer there.
Education in Cut Off
Public schools in Cut Off are managed by Lafourche Parish Public Schools.
Local Schools
- Cut Off Elementary School is located in Cut Off.
- Larose-Cut Off Middle School is in nearby Larose. It serves students from Cut Off.
- South Lafourche High School is in Galliano. It also serves students from Cut Off and has a Cut Off mailing address.
School History
Cut Off School first opened in 1927. In 1950, the schools in Larose and Cut Off joined together to form Larose-Cut Off High School. Later, in 1966, this high school combined with Golden Meadow High School to create South Lafourche High School.
Libraries and Colleges
The Lafourche Parish Library operates the South Lafourche Library in Galliano. This library also has a Cut Off mailing address. After Hurricane Ida caused damage, the library had to be rebuilt inside.
Students in Lafourche Parish can also attend Fletcher Technical Community College. Delgado Community College also serves the Lafourche Parish area.
See also
In Spanish: Cut Off para niños
