Hahnville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Hahnville, Louisiana
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 Hahnville, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Named for | Michael Hahn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.51 sq mi (16.86 km2) |
| • Land | 5.56 sq mi (14.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,959 |
| • Density | 532.39/sq mi (205.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70057
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| Area code(s) | 504 |
| FIPS code | 22-32510 |
Hahnville is a small community in Louisiana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one. Hahnville is also the main town, or parish seat, for St. Charles Parish.
In 2020, about 2,959 people lived there. The town was started by a former governor named Michael Hahn.
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Where is Hahnville?
Hahnville is located in the state of Louisiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 29°58′1″N 90°24′36″W / 29.96694°N 90.41000°W.
The area of Hahnville is about 16.86 square kilometers (6.51 square miles). Most of this area is land, but about 2.46 square kilometers (0.95 square miles) is water.
A Look Back in Time
Early Days and German Settlers
Long ago, in 1682, an explorer named La Salle wrote about a village of Quinipissa people living near where Hahnville is today.
In the 1700s, many German immigrants came to the French colony of Louisiana. They started settling along the Mississippi River, north of New Orleans. This area became known as the German Coast.
How Hahnville Got Its Name
After the sale of Louisiana to the United States in the early 1800s, a courthouse was built in the area. A small community grew around it.
In 1872, a man named Thomas Sharpe began planning a village near the courthouse. He called it Flaggville. Around the same time, a former governor named Michael Hahn owned a large sugar farm nearby. He started dividing his land to create a new settlement. This new place was called Hahnville. Over time, "Hahnville" became the name for the whole area.
Who Lives in Hahnville?
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| 2020 | 2,959 | — | |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people who lived in Hahnville in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,413 | 47.75% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,289 | 43.56% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.57% |
| Other/Mixed | 65 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 161 | 5.44% |
In 2020, there were 2,959 people living in Hahnville. These people made up 1,354 households and 897 families.
Schools in Hahnville
The St. Charles Parish Public School System runs the public schools in the area.
- Hahnville High School is located in Boutte. It's on the west side of the Mississippi River.
Famous People From Hahnville
Some well-known people have come from Hahnville:
- LaRon Byrd – A professional football player (wide receiver)
- Jack Carey – A jazz musician who played the trombone
- Mutt Carey – A jazz musician who played the trumpet
- Michael Hahn – A judge, governor, and U.S. representative in the 1800s
- Mary Ann Vial Lemmon – A U.S. federal judge
- Herb Simpson – A baseball player in the Negro league and minor leagues
See also
In Spanish: Hahnville para niños
