West Pointe à la Hache, Louisiana facts for kids

West Pointe à la Hache is a small community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger parish government.

West Pointe à la Hache is located right on the southwest bank of the famous Mississippi River. It sits along Louisiana Highway 23, which is an important road in the area. Directly across the river, to the northeast, is another community called Pointe à la Hache. These two places are connected by the Pointe à la Hache Ferry, which helps people and cars cross the river easily.

Historic Woodland Plantation

One of the most interesting spots in West Pointe à la Hache is the Woodland Plantation. This beautiful old house is an antebellum mansion, which means it was built before the American Civil War (before 1861). It's a very historic building and is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which recognizes important historical sites in the United States.

For many years, starting in the 1930s, an image of Woodland Plantation has been featured on the label of a well-known drink called Southern Comfort. This has made the plantation quite famous and recognizable to people around the world.