Talisheek, Louisiana facts for kids
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Talisheek, Louisiana
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 Talisheek, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Talisheek, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Tammany |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70464
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1628324 |
| FIPS code | 22-74585 |
Talisheek is a small, unincorporated community located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in the 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. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger parish (which is like a county in other states). Talisheek is found about 14 miles (22.5 km) east-northeast of a larger town called Covington. It has its own post office, which helps people send and receive mail, and its special mail code is ZIP code 70464.
What's in a Name? The Story of Talisheek
The name of a place often has an interesting story behind it! The word etymology is the study of where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time.
How Talisheek Got Its Name
The name Talisheek comes from a word in the Choctaw language. The Choctaw people are a Native American tribe who have lived in the southeastern United States for a very long time. In their language, the word talushik means "rock," "gravel," or "pebble." This suggests that the area might have been known for its rocky or gravelly ground.
