Grosse Tête, Louisiana facts for kids
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Grosse Tête, Louisiana
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Location of Grosse Tete in Iberville Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Iberville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 373.55/sq mi (144.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-32020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407471 |
Grosse Tête is a small village located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The name "Grosse Tête" comes from French and means "Big Head." It is part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
In 2020, about 548 people lived in Grosse Tête. The village is a quiet place with a rich history.
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Where is Grosse Tête Located?
Grosse Tête is found in the northern part of Iberville Parish. It is next to the village of Rosedale. A small waterway called Bayou Grosse Tete flows through the eastern side of the village. A "bayou" is a slow-moving stream or a marshy lake.
Travel and Roads
Interstate 10, a major highway, goes through the northern part of the village. You can get on or off I-10 at Exit 139. This highway connects Grosse Tête to Baton Rouge, which is about 16 miles (26 km) to the east. It also leads to Lafayette, about 39 miles (63 km) to the west.
Louisiana Highway 77 also runs through the area. It goes about 22 miles (35 km) to Plaquemine. Plaquemine is the main city of Iberville Parish.
Size of the Village
The village covers a total area of about 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Grosse Tête?
In 2020, there were 548 people living in Grosse Tête. The village is home to a mix of people from different backgrounds.
Population Details
Most of the people living in Grosse Tête are White (about 65.5%). The next largest group is Black or African American (about 30.3%). There are also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 0.9% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, there were 265 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Notable People from Grosse Tête
One well-known person from Grosse Tête is Robert M. Marionneaux. He is a Louisiana State Senator. This means he helps make laws for the state of Louisiana. He lives on a cattle farm in Grosse Tête, but he also works as a lawyer in Baton Rouge.
See also
In Spanish: Grosse Tete para niños
