Hermitage, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hermitage
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 Hermitage
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Hermitage was once a small community in Louisiana, United States. It was located in the southeastern part of Pointe Coupee Parish. This community was right next to the mighty Mississippi River. It was also close to the border of West Baton Rouge Parish. An "unincorporated community" means it was a group of homes and businesses. But it did not have its own local government.
The Story of Hermitage
Hermitage got its name from the famous home of President Andrew Jackson. He was one of America's early presidents.
A post office opened in Hermitage in 1851. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. It also helped connect the community to the outside world.
A person named L. P. Day ran a store there. This store was open before and during the American Civil War. The Civil War was a big conflict in the United States. It happened from 1861 to 1865.
The post office in Hermitage closed down after World War II. World War II was a huge global war. It lasted from 1939 to 1945. After the war, the community of Hermitage slowly faded away.
