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Terrytown Louisiana Map

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City	Terrytown
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Jefferson Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.910205
Longitude	-90.032571
Population	25,278
Density	2663.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	70056
Area Code	504
School District	Jefferson Parish School District

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About Terrytown, Louisiana

Terrytown is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 25,278. The population density is 2663.7 people per km². Terrytown is located at 29.9102°N, 90.0326°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70056.

Terrytown occupies a flat, low-lying expanse of the Louisiana landscape where the air often carries a heavy, salt-tinged moisture from the distant coast. It lies 1.3 miles east-southeast of Gretna, LA (from Gretna, LA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 4.0 miles southeast of New Orleans. The terrain remains remarkably level, defined by the proximity of the Verret Canal, which pulses steadily just one mile away as a quiet artery of the local geography. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, the land drops toward the basin of Bell Crevasse, a reminder of the shifting earth that shapes this southern horizon. Eight miles to the southeast, the open expanse of Big Mar gathers the light, reflecting a sky that shifts from pale azure to a bruised, heavy indigo as evening approaches. Residents here live with the constant, subtle awareness of the nearby tides, which influence the temperament of the wetlands and the slow, humid rhythm of the days.

Terrytown emerged from mid-century expansion, evolving from open acreage into a residential landscape that mirrors the broader industrious spirit of the region. The local economy thrives on the persistent hum of service industries and the steady flow of commerce that moves through the surrounding corridors. While the land was once defined by its agricultural potential, the modern character is shaped by a workforce that navigates the intersection of suburban life and the broader maritime demands of the state. Small businesses and professional services form the backbone of the daily economy, providing a stable foundation for the families who have long called this place home. The architecture reflects a practical, mid-century sensibility, where the houses sit low against the horizon, built to endure the long, sweltering summers that define the calendar.

Terrytown maintains a distinct cultural identity that draws its warmth from the varied traditions of the surrounding parishes. Terrytown Playground serves as the primary social anchor, a space where the noise of children at play defines the afternoon air and marks the passage of seasons. Local gatherings are often marked by the distinct culinary heritage of the region, where the influence of spicy, slow-cooked traditions lingers in the neighborhood air. Notable figures such as the musician Fats Domino once walked the streets of the broader region, leaving behind a legacy of sound that still informs the local appreciation for rhythm and soul. Life here unfolds with a deliberate, unforced pace, where the beauty is found not in grand monuments, but in the way the twilight light catches the moss on the trees or the quiet camaraderie of neighbors on a front porch.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brechtel Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 095° E
Mel Ott Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 231° SW
Brechtel Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 094° E
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 253° W
Skelly-Rupp Stadium (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 003° N
Nord Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 004° N
Edward B. Boettner 1937-2000 (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 297° NW
Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 317° NW
Galería de arte (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 318° NW
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.0 mi, 047° NE
Spotts Monument (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 047° NE
Ghost Manor (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 293° NW
Chez Clay (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 318° NW
The House of The Rising Sun (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 338° N
LeMieux Galleries (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 319° NW
BB's Stage Door Canteen (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 314° NW
Solomon Victory Theater (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 315° NW
Forbes Theater (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 315° NW
Comedy House New Orleans (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 322° NW
Vue Orleans (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 325° NW
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 315° NW
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 315° NW
Ariodante (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 317° NW
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 265° W
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 114° SE
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 047° NE · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 10.1 mi, 047° NE
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 047° NE · 28k acres
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 57.0 mi, 067° NE · 213k acres

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