Geismar is an unincorporated area in Ascension Parish

Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Ascension Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the fastest growing parish in the state. Its population is 107,215 which is 39.9% greater than the 2000 census...

, Louisiana

Louisiana

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. Geismar is South of Prairieville

Prairieville, Louisiana

Prairieville is an unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is south of Baton Rouge and north of Gonzales, Louisiana. The latitude of is 30.302N. The longitude is -90.971W. Elevation is ....

 and North of Gonzales. The community has two schools, Dutchtown Primary/ Middle School and Dutchtown High School, which are ranked among the top schools in the state of Louisiana.{http://www.greatschools.org/louisiana/geismar/2027-Dutchtown-High-School/} The Mississippi River

Mississippi River

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runs through the town. The area is vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical systems due to its low elevation and its close location to the coast of southeast Louisiana.