Schriever, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schriever
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Children fishing in bayou at Schriever, 1940. Photo by Marion Post Wolcott.
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 Schriever
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.32 sq mi (37.08 km2) |
| • Land | 14.25 sq mi (36.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,711 |
| • Density | 471/sq mi (182/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70395
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-68300 |
Schriever is a small community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. In 2020, about 6,711 people lived there.
Schriever is part of a larger area called the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan area. This is a group of cities and towns that are close to each other.
The community got its name from a railroad official named John George Schriever. This happened in the 1870s. At that time, a new railroad line was opened to Houma.
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Geography and Location
Schriever is located in the state of Louisiana. It covers an area of about 14.4 square miles (37.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Travel by Train
You can even travel to Schriever by train! Amtrak's Sunset Limited train makes a stop at the Schriever station. This train stop helps people from nearby cities like Houma and Thibodaux get around.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 6,711 | — | |
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In 2020, Schriever had a population of 6,711 people. There were 2,584 households in the area. Most of the people living in Schriever are White (about 60%). A large number are also Black or African American (about 27%).
Famous People from Schriever
Some notable people have connections to Schriever.
Sherman A. Bernard
Sherman A. Bernard (1925–2012) was born in Schriever. He was an important person in Louisiana politics. From 1972 to 1988, he served as the Louisiana insurance commissioner. This role involves overseeing insurance companies in the state.
Henry S. Thibodaux
Henry S. Thibodaux was a former governor of Louisiana. He was in office in 1824. He owned a large farm, called a plantation, near Schriever. He is buried in a cemetery not far from Schriever, in a place called Gray, Louisiana.
See also
In Spanish: Schriever (Luisiana) para niños
