Destrehan, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Destrehan
Census-designated place
Destrehan Plantation, est. 1780–1790
Destrehan Location in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	St. Charles
Named for	Jean Noël Destréhan
Area
• Total	6.98 sq mi (18.07 km2)
• Land	5.97 sq mi (15.46 km2)
• Water	1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2)
Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	11,340
• Density	1,900.45/sq mi (733.71/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	985
FIPS code	22-20820

Destrehan is a community in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, USA. It is a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 11,340 people lived there.

Destrehan is found on the east side of the famous Mississippi River. It is also part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area. This means it's close to big cities like Metairie and Kenner.

The Story Behind the Name

Destrehan is named after an important person named Jean Noël Destréhan. He lived from 1754 to 1823. Jean Noël Destréhan was a leader in Louisiana's early days.

He was the president of the Orleans Territory's law-making group. He served in this role twice, in 1806 and 1811. When Louisiana became a state in 1812, he was chosen to be a U.S. Senator. He only served for one month. Later, he was a member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1812 to 1817.

His old home, Destrehan Plantation, is a famous historical site. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house has been fixed up and looks great. It's a popular place to visit along the Great River Road by the Mississippi River.

Where is Destrehan Located?

Destrehan is located at 29°57′44″N 90°22′9″W / 29.96222°N 90.36917°W / 29.96222; -90.36917.

The United States Census Bureau says that Destrehan covers about 18.07 square kilometers (6.98 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 15.46 square kilometers (5.97 square miles). The rest, about 2.61 square kilometers (1.01 square miles), is water.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2020, there were 11,340 people living in Destrehan. There were 4,257 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, 3,334 families called Destrehan home.

Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Destrehan in 2020:

Schools in Destrehan

Destrehan High School

The St. Charles Parish Public School System runs the public schools in Destrehan. These schools help students from pre-kindergarten all the way through high school.

Some of the schools include:

• Destrehan High School (for grades 9–12)
• Harry M. Hurst Middle School (for grades 6–8)
• Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School (for grades 3–5)
• New Sarpy Elementary School (for grades PK–2)

Famous People From Destrehan

Many interesting people have lived in or are from Destrehan. Some of them are well-known in sports, entertainment, or politics.

Here are a few notable people:

• Paul Boudreau, an assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints football team.
• Joel T. Chaisson, II, a District Attorney and former President of the Louisiana State Senate.
• Jesse Duplantis, a well-known speaker and author.
• Shelley Hennig, an actress who was also Miss Teen USA in 2004.
• Dalton Hilliard, a former NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints.
• Joe Horn, a former NFL wide receiver for teams like the New Orleans Saints.
• Justin Jefferson, a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL.
• Mannie Fresh, a famous rapper and music producer.
• Ed Reed, a former NFL safety who played for the Baltimore Ravens.
• Mike Scifres, a former NFL punter for the San Diego Chargers.

See also

In Spanish: Destrehan (Luisiana) para niños