Innis, Louisiana facts for kids
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Innis
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 Innis
Location in Louisiana
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| 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
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 554834 |
Innis is a small, unincorporated community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Innis was once home to Innis High School, which is now closed. You can also find the historic St. Stephen's Episcopal Church nearby. The ZIP code for this community is 70747.
History of Innis
The community of Innis was named after a man called James Innis. He was one of many Irish people who came to America in the 1850s. At that time, Ireland was going through a very difficult period known as the Great Famine. Many people left Ireland to find a new life.
In 1868, James Innis bought land in this area. The community then grew around his property and took his name. Later, in 1895, a post office was opened in Innis, which helped the community connect with other places.
