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Innis
Innis is located in Louisiana
Innis
Innis
Location in Louisiana
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish Pointe Coupee
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70747
Area code(s) 225
GNIS feature ID 554834

Innis is an unincorporated community in upper Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is the home of the now defunct Innis High School. Historic St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is located nearby. This community's zip code is 70747.

History

The community was named for James Innis. Like thousands of Irishmen, Innis came to America during the 1850s when Ireland was faced with the potato famine. In 1868, Innis purchased property in the area that now bears his name. In 1895, a post office was established in the town.

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