Grand Isle, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana facts for kids
Grand Isle is a small, historic place located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It was once home to a factory that is now closed. This area is part of the large Mississippi River Delta, where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
Where is Grand Isle Located?
Grand Isle is very close to sea level, only about 5 feet (1.5 m) high. Because of this, the area can easily experience flooding. Not many people live here; the town has fewer than 50 residents.
It is situated about 7 miles (11 km) east of a town called Venice. Grand Isle is also about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) away from the famous city of New Orleans. If you wanted to fly there, the closest major airport is Louis Armstrong International Airport, which is about 128.0 kilometres (79.5 mi) away in New Orleans.
