Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is a unit of the National Park Service in southeastern Louisiana. The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States Federal Government agency that deals with all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation properties with various designations. ... State nickname: Pelican State Other U.S. States Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans, officially (currently Baton Rouge due to the evacuation of New Orleans) Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) Official languages None; English and French de facto Area 134,382 km² (31st)  - Land 112,927 km²  - Water 21,455...

The park, named after Jean Lafitte, was established to preserve significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. The park seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture. The park consists of six physically separate sites and a park headquarters. Jean Lafitte or Laffite (ca1780 - ca1826?), was a pirate in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. ... Red states are Mississippi Delta states or states that border the Mississippi River The Mississippi Delta is a geographical and political term that may be used in various ways. ...

Acadiana

Three sites interpret the Acadian culture of the area: Map of Acadiana and Cajun Heartland Acadiana is the official name given to the traditional 22-parish Cajun homeland of South Louisiana, United States. ...

• Acadian Cultural Center, in Lafayette
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, in Eunice
• Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, in Thibodaux

Lafayette is a city located on the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ... Eunice is a city located in St. ... Thibodaux is a small city located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche in north western Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. ...

Barataria Preserve

The Barataria Preserve, in Marrero, interprets the natural and cultural history of the region. The preserve has trails and canoe tours through bottomland hardwood forests, swamps, and marsh. Marrero is a census-designated place and town located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ...

Chalmette

In Chalmette, six miles southeast of New Orleans, is the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and Vietnam. Chalmette is the parish seat of St. ... For information on the events of Hurricane Katrina, see Effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. ... In the Battle of New Orleans of the War of 1812, the United States forces defeated the British on January 8, 1815. ...

French Quarter

At 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, in the historic French Quarter, is the park's visitor center, interpreting the history of New Orleans and the diverse cultures of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The park headquarters is also located in New Orleans. French Quarter: upper Chartres street looking down towards Jackson Square and the spires of St. ...

Administrative history

Chalmette Monument and Grounds established March 4, 1907; transferred from the War Department August 10, 1933; redesignated Chalmette National Historical Park August 10, 1939. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1974. Incorporated into a new park authorized November 10, 1978. (Acreage — 20,020 / Federal: 10,665.99 / Nonfederal: 9,354.01) March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The United States Department of War was the military department of the United States governments executive branch from 1789 until 1949, when it became part of the United States Department of Defense. ... August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1933 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

Reference

• The National Parks: Index 2001-2003. Washington: U.S. Department of the Interior.

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External links

• Geographical coordinates: 29°56′33″ N 89°59′39″ W (Chalmette monument)
• National Park Service: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
  • Acadian Cultural Center
  • Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
  • Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
  • Barataria Preserve
  • Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery
  • French Quarter Visitor Center
• Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve - National Parks Gallery