Welcome, St facts for kids
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Welcome, Louisiana
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 Welcome, St
Location in Louisiana
Welcome, St
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. John the Baptist |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1629338 |
Welcome is a small place in Louisiana, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area.
Welcome is located in St. John the Baptist Parish. You can find it close to the northern bank of the famous Mississippi River. It sits between two other communities, Garyville and Reserve.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own official local government. This means it does not have a mayor or a city council just for Welcome. Instead, the larger area around it, the parish, handles things like roads and services.
How Parishes Work in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the state is divided into areas called parishes. These are like counties in other U.S. states. St. John the Baptist Parish is the local government body that serves Welcome. It provides important services to the people living there.
Where is Welcome Located?
Welcome is in the southeastern part of Louisiana. It is very close to the Mississippi River, one of the longest rivers in North America. The river is a major waterway for shipping and trade.
Neighboring Communities
Welcome is situated between two other communities:
- Garyville: This community is to one side of Welcome.
- Reserve: This community is on the other side of Welcome.
These communities are all part of St. John the Baptist Parish. They share the same local government and are connected by roads and the river.
