Good Hope, Louisiana

Unincorporated community in Louisiana, United States
29°59′29″N 90°24′02″W / 29.99139°N 90.40056°W / 29.99139; -90.40056CountryUnited StatesStateLouisianaParishSt. CharlesElevation
10 ft (3 m)Population
 (2020)
 • Total0Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code504GNIS feature ID560845[1]

Good Hope (also known as Goodhope or Norco-goodhope) was a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States, located on the east bank of the Mississippi River.[1][2]

It was located between the towns of New Sarpy and Norco before being annexed by Norco on September 5, 2000.[3] The town has a total population of zero.

History

The annexation by Norco was the eventual result of a 1983 buyout of all residential and commercial property by the Good Hope Refinery.[3]

Notable people

  • David Butler, sculptor and artist

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Good Hope, Louisiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Good Hope Landing Topo Map in St. Charles County (sic) LA
  3. ^ a b "Good Hope Buyout". scphistory.org. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
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Parish seat: Hahnville
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