Irish Bayou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Irish Bayou
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The community of Irish Bayou as seen from Interstate 10
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| City | New Orleans |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0.3 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 504 |
Irish Bayou is a small community in Louisiana, near the famous city of New Orleans. It's named after the body of water it sits along. Even though it's part of New Orleans, it feels a bit separate. This is because it's surrounded by natural swampy areas called wetlands.
Irish Bayou is known as a great spot for sport fishing. Not many people live there all the time. It's more of a place where people visit to enjoy the outdoors and catch some fish.
Exploring Irish Bayou
Irish Bayou is located in a part of the city known as Eastern New Orleans. It's a very low-lying area, only about 1 meter (or 3 feet) above sea level. This makes it a unique place to visit and explore.
The Famous Irish Bayou Castle
One of the most interesting landmarks in Irish Bayou is the Irish Bayou Castle. People also call it Fisherman's Castle. This unique building was constructed in 1981. It was built to get ready for a big event called the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition.
Today, the castle is privately owned by Charles and Jean Khul. They use it as a special camp for hunting and fishing trips. Imagine having a castle as your base for outdoor adventures!
