Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Iberville Parish is a parish located south of Baton Rouge in the U.S. state
of Louisiana
. Its seat is Plaquemine
. The 2010 population of the parish was 33,387.
Iberville Parish is part of the Baton Rouge
Metropolitan Statistical Area
as well as the Baton Rouge–Pierre Part
Combined Statistical Area
.
, who founded the French colony of Louisiana
.
A few archeological efforts have been made in the Parish, mainly to excavate the Indian burial mounds that have been identified there. The first expedition, led by Clarence B. Moore, was an attempt at collecting data from a couple of the sites, and it set the groundwork for later projects. Clarence was mainly interested in the skeletal remains of the previous inhabitants, rather than excavating for archeological items
. Archeologists are especially interested in these sites because of their uniformity and size. Some of the mounds are seven hundred feet long, a hundred feet wide and six feet tall. Most of them contain human remains.
Iberville Parish is represented in the Louisiana State Senate
by the attorney Robert M. Marionneaux
, a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
, who has served in the Senate since 2000. Marionneaux was reared and still resides in Iberville Parish.
of 2000, there were 33,320 people, 10,674 households, and 8,016 families residing in the parish. The population density
was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,953 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the parish was 49.26% White
, 49.70% Black
or African American
, 0.18% Native American
, 0.26% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.14% from other races
, and 0.45% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 10,674 households, 36.20% of which contained children under age 18, 49.60% of which were married couples
living together, 20.40% of which had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.90% were non-families. 21.90% of the households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.29.
26.20% of the population was under age 18; 10.50% was 18-20 years of age; 31.10% was 25-34 years of age; 21.50% was 45-64 years of age; and 10.70% was age 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.50 males.
The median income for a household in the parish was $29,039, and the median income for a family was $34,100. Males had a median income of $32,074 versus $20,007 for females. The per capita income
for the parish was $13,272. About 19% of families and 23% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30% of those under age 18 and 18% of those age 65 or over.
Unincorporated area
s:
and Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
(LCIW), in St. Gabriel
in Iberville Parish. LCIW houses the female death row.
operates the public schools within Iberville Parish.
(Unincorporated area
), Bayou Sorrell (Unincorporated area), East Iberville (St. Gabriel
), Grosse Tete (Grosse Tete
), Maringouin (Maringouin
), Rosedale (Rosedale
), White Castle (White Castle
).
.
Geology
U.S. state
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of Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. Its seat is Plaquemine
Plaquemine, Louisiana
Plaquemine is a city in and the parish seat of Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 7,064 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area....
. The 2010 population of the parish was 33,387.
Iberville Parish is part of the Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and is the second-largest city in the state.Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Baton Rouge metropolitan area
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a sprawling area consisting of nine parishes in Louisiana, anchored by the city of Baton Rouge...
as well as the Baton Rouge–Pierre Part
Pierre Part, Louisiana
Pierre Part is a census-designated place in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,239 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of the Pierre Part Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Assumption Parish...
Combined Statistical Area
Baton Rouge-Pierre Part combined statistical area
The Baton Rouge–Pierre Part Combined Statistical Area is made up of ten parishes in southeastern Louisiana. The statistical area consists of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Pierre Part Micropolitan Statistical Area...
.
History
The parish is named for Pierre Le Moyne d'IbervillePierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville pronounced as described in note] Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville pronounced as described in note] Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville pronounced as described in note] (16 July 1661 – 9 July 1702 (probable)was a soldier, ship captain, explorer, colonial administrator, knight of...
, who founded the French colony of Louisiana
Louisiana (New France)
Louisiana or French Louisiana was an administrative district of New France. Under French control from 1682–1763 and 1800–03, the area was named in honor of Louis XIV, by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle...
.
A few archeological efforts have been made in the Parish, mainly to excavate the Indian burial mounds that have been identified there. The first expedition, led by Clarence B. Moore, was an attempt at collecting data from a couple of the sites, and it set the groundwork for later projects. Clarence was mainly interested in the skeletal remains of the previous inhabitants, rather than excavating for archeological items
Material culture
In the social sciences, material culture is a term that refers to the relationship between artifacts and social relations. Studying a culture's relationship to materiality is a lens through which social and cultural attitudes can be discussed...
. Archeologists are especially interested in these sites because of their uniformity and size. Some of the mounds are seven hundred feet long, a hundred feet wide and six feet tall. Most of them contain human remains.
Iberville Parish is represented in the Louisiana State Senate
Louisiana State Legislature
The Louisiana State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is bicameral body, comprising the lower house, the Louisiana House of Representatives with 105 representatives, and the upper house, the Louisiana Senate with 39 senators...
by the attorney Robert M. Marionneaux
Robert M. Marionneaux
Robert Mark Marionneaux, Jr., also known as Rob Marrionneaux , is an attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who has served since 1996 as a Democrat in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature...
, a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Louisiana State Legislature
The Louisiana State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is bicameral body, comprising the lower house, the Louisiana House of Representatives with 105 representatives, and the upper house, the Louisiana Senate with 39 senators...
, who has served in the Senate since 2000. Marionneaux was reared and still resides in Iberville Parish.
Geography
The parish has a total area of 653 square miles (1,691.3 km²), of which 619 square miles (1,603.2 km²) is land and 34 square miles (88.1 km²) (5.21%) is water.Major highways
Interstate 10Interstate 10Interstate 10 is the fourth-longest Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90, I-80, and I-40. It is the southernmost east–west, coast-to-coast Interstate Highway, although I-4 and I-8 are further south. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 in Santa Monica,...
Louisiana Highway 1Louisiana Highway 1Louisiana Highway 1 is a state highway in Louisiana. At 436.20 miles , it is the longest numbered highway of any class in Louisiana. It runs diagonally across the state, connecting the oil and gas fields near the island of Grand Isle with the northwest corner of the state, north of Shreveport.The...
Louisiana Highway 30Louisiana Highway 30Louisiana Highway 30 is a state highway in Louisiana that serves East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Ascension Parishes. It spans in roughly a southeast/northwest direction.-Route description:...
Louisiana Highway 69Louisiana Highway 69Louisiana Highway 69 is a state highway in southeastern Louisiana that travels southward from White Castle in Iberville Parish to Highway 70 in Assumption Parish. The road connects Iberville Parish with areas along the Atchafalya Swamp in Assumption and St. Mary Parishes....
Louisiana Highway 75
Louisiana Highway 76Louisiana Highway 76-Route description:LA 76 passes through Iberville and West Baton Rouge Parishes and runs from Louisiana Highway 77 in Maringouin to Louisiana Highway 1 in Port Allen. From the junction with Louisiana Highway 3000 near Ramah to Louisiana Highway 415 near Port Allen High School, the two lane highway...
Louisiana Highway 77Louisiana Highway 77-Route description:Louisiana Highway 77, or LA 77, travels southward from LA 10 near the old Melville Ferry roadway in Pointe Coupee Parish through Fordoche and Livonia. In Iberville Parish, it is the primary route from Plaquemine to the northern communities of Maringouin, Rosedale, and Grosse Tete...
Adjacent parishes
- Pointe Coupee ParishPointe Coupee Parish, LouisianaPointe Coupee Parish, pronounced "Pwent Koo-Pay" and , is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is New Roads. As of 2000, the population was 22,763....
(northwest) - West Baton Rouge ParishWest Baton Rouge Parish, LouisianaWest Baton Rouge Parish is one of the sixty-four parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and is the smallest in total area. The parish seat is Port Allen and as of 2010, the population was 23,788. The parish has a highly-rated school system and is one of the few in Louisiana that has privatized...
(north) - East Baton Rouge ParishEast Baton Rouge Parish, LouisianaEast Baton Rouge Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Baton Rouge, Louisiana's state capital. As of the 2010 census, the population was 440,171. The parish has a total area of , of which is land and is water. It is the most populous parish in the state...
(northeast) - Ascension ParishAscension Parish, LouisianaAscension 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...
(east) - Assumption ParishAssumption Parish, LouisianaAssumption Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and was formed in 1807 as an original parish of the Louisiana Territory. Its parish seat is Napoleonville. In 2000, its population was 23,388. Assumption is one of the 22 Acadiana parishes. Its major product is sugarcane...
(southeast) - Iberia ParishIberia Parish, LouisianaIberia Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is New Iberia. As of 2000, the population was 73,266.Iberia Parish is part of the New Iberia Micropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Lafayette–Acadiana Combined Statistical Area.Iberia, along with...
(south) - St. Martin ParishSt. Martin Parish, LouisianaSt. Martin Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is St. Martinville. As of the 2000 census, the population was 48,583.St...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 33,320 people, 10,674 households, and 8,016 families residing in the parish. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,953 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the parish was 49.26% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 49.70% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.45% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 10,674 households, 36.20% of which contained children under age 18, 49.60% of which were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 20.40% of which had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.90% were non-families. 21.90% of the households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.29.
26.20% of the population was under age 18; 10.50% was 18-20 years of age; 31.10% was 25-34 years of age; 21.50% was 45-64 years of age; and 10.70% was age 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.50 males.
The median income for a household in the parish was $29,039, and the median income for a family was $34,100. Males had a median income of $32,074 versus $20,007 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the parish was $13,272. About 19% of families and 23% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30% of those under age 18 and 18% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities and towns:
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Plaquemine, Louisiana Plaquemine is a city in and the parish seat of Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 7,064 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.... Rosedale, Louisiana Rosedale is a village in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 753 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rosedale is located at .... |
St. Gabriel, Louisiana St. Gabriel is a city in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,677 at the 2010 census. The city of St. Gabriel includes the areas of Sunshine and Carville. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.... White Castle, Louisiana White Castle a town in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,946. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:White Castle is located at .... |
Unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
s:
- Bayou PigeonBayou Pigeon, LouisianaBayou Pigeon is a small unincorporated Cajun village located near the southern extremities of Iberville Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The hamlet is primarily composed of fishers and plant workers. A great majority of the village's population are of Cajun descent.-History:Many of the...
- Bayou Sorrell
- Crescent
Government and infrastructure
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections operates two prisons, Elayn Hunt Correctional CenterElayn Hunt Correctional Center
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is located in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, is a multi-security- level Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections institution for adult men. It is the second largest prison in Louisiana. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center was featured on an episode of MSNBC's Lockup...
and Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is a prison for women located in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. It is the only female correctional facility of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is immediately west of LCIW...
(LCIW), in St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel, Louisiana
St. Gabriel is a city in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,677 at the 2010 census. The city of St. Gabriel includes the areas of Sunshine and Carville. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area....
in Iberville Parish. LCIW houses the female death row.
Primary and secondary schools
Iberville Parish School BoardIberville Parish School Board
Iberville Parish School Board is a school district headquartered in Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States. The district serves Iberville Parish.-PreK-12 schools:* East Iberville Elementary and High School Iberville Parish School Board is a school district headquartered in Plaquemine, Louisiana,...
operates the public schools within Iberville Parish.
Public libraries
Iberville Parish Library operates libraries in the parish. The Parish Headquarters Library is located in Plaquemines. Branches include Bayou PigeonBayou Pigeon, Louisiana
Bayou Pigeon is a small unincorporated Cajun village located near the southern extremities of Iberville Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The hamlet is primarily composed of fishers and plant workers. A great majority of the village's population are of Cajun descent.-History:Many of the...
(Unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
), Bayou Sorrell (Unincorporated area), East Iberville (St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel, Louisiana
St. Gabriel is a city in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,677 at the 2010 census. The city of St. Gabriel includes the areas of Sunshine and Carville. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area....
), Grosse Tete (Grosse Tete
Grosse Tete, Louisiana
Grosse Tête is a village in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 670 at the 2000 census. Its name is French for "Big Head." Its local pronunciation is "gross tate."...
), Maringouin (Maringouin
Maringouin, Louisiana
Maringouin is a town in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,262 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Maringouin is located at ....
), Rosedale (Rosedale
Rosedale, Louisiana
Rosedale is a village in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 753 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rosedale is located at ....
), White Castle (White Castle
White Castle, Louisiana
White Castle a town in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,946. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:White Castle is located at ....
).
National Guard
The Gillis W. Long Center, located on the outskirts of Carville, LA, is operated by the Louisiana Army National GuardLouisiana Army National Guard
The Louisiana Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. In fact, the National Guard is the only United States military force...
.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Iberville Parish, LouisianaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Iberville Parish, LouisianaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Iberville Parish, Louisiana.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States...
External links
- Ibervillle Parish government's website
- Iberville Parish Tourist Commission website
- Explore the History and Culture of Southeastern Louisiana, a National Park Service Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary
Geology
- Heinrich, P. V., and W. J. Autin, 2000, Baton Rouge 30 x 60 minute geologic quadrangle. Louisiana Geological Survey, Baton Rouge, Louisiana