Goodbee, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goodbee
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| Hamlet of Goodbee | |
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| Country |  United States |
| States |  Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Tammany |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 985 |
Goodbee is a small, unincorporated community located in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather a group of homes and businesses. You can find Goodbee where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 190 and Louisiana Highway 1077. It's just west of a larger town called Covington. If you're driving on Interstate 12, there's an exit for Goodbee to the south.
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Exploring Goodbee's Location
Goodbee is in a part of Louisiana known for its beautiful natural areas. Understanding its location helps us learn more about this community.
Waterways Near Goodbee
Just northwest of Goodbee, a stream called P-Kaw-Shun Creek begins. This creek is important because it flows into a bigger stream called Sims Creek. Sims Creek then travels southwest and eventually joins the Tangipahoa River. The Tangipahoa River is a significant waterway in this region.
Nearby Parishes and Businesses
Goodbee is located in Saint Tammany Parish. However, it's close to the border of another parish called Tangipahoa Parish. About seven miles west of Goodbee, near a place called Robert, there's a very large distribution center for Walmart Stores. This is a big warehouse where products are stored and then sent out to many different stores.
Community Services
Even though Goodbee is an unincorporated community, it still has important services that help its residents.
Fire Protection in Goodbee
The community of Goodbee is served by the Goodbee Volunteer Fire Department. This department has a station called Hamilton Station. They provide firefighting services to the rural areas in the western part of Saint Tammany Parish. The image on this page shows the original fire house, which was replaced by a newer, larger building in 2011 to better serve the community.
