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 (/ˈhoʊpdeɪl/), also known as La Chinche (/lɑː ˈtʃiːntʃeɪ/, Spanish: [la ˈtʃintʃe]), is a fishing community located along Bayou La Loutre in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The community was established by Isleño fisherman and trappers following the American Civil War. The community was left completely destroyed following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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