Hopedale, Louisiana facts for kids
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Hopedale
La Chinche
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 Hopedale
Location in Louisiana
Hopedale
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish |  St. Bernard Parish |
| MCD | Parish Governing Authority District E
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| Historic colonies | Louisiana (New Spain) Louisiana (New France) |
| Established | 19th century |
| Elevation | 0.9 m (3 ft) |
| Demonym(s) | chinchero, -ra |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
| ZIP code |
70085
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| Area code(s) | 504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 560997 |
Hopedale (pronounced HOPE-dayl), also known as La Chinche (pronounced lah CHEEN-chay), is a small fishing community. It is located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. This community sits right along a waterway called Bayou La Loutre.
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What is Hopedale?
Hopedale is an unincorporated community. This means it is a place with a shared identity but no separate local government. It is part of the larger St. Bernard Parish.
History of Hopedale
Hopedale was founded in the 19th century. It was established by Isleño people. The Isleños are descendants of settlers from the Canary Islands, a part of Spain. These early settlers were mainly fishermen and trappers. They came to this area after the American Civil War, which ended in 1865.
Location and Geography
Hopedale is situated in a coastal area of Louisiana. It is very close to the water, with an elevation of only 3 feet (about 1 meter) above sea level. Its location near Bayou La Loutre made it a perfect spot for fishing and trapping.
The Impact of Hurricane Katrina
In 2005, a very powerful storm named Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Hopedale was directly in the path of this hurricane. The community was completely destroyed by the storm's strong winds and massive flooding. Many homes and businesses were washed away.
