Hopedale, Louisiana
Hopedale (/ˈhoʊp.deɪl/), also known as La Chinche (/lɑːˈtʃiːn.tʃeɪ/, Spanish: [la ˈʧĩn̠.ʧe]), is a fishing community located along Bayou La Loutre in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.[1] The community was established by Isleño fisherman and trappers following the American Civil War.[2] The community was left completely destroyed following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.[3]
Hopedale
La Chinche | |
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  Hopedale (La Chinche)  Hopedale (La Chinche) | |
| Coordinates: 29°49′14″N 89°39′24″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish |  St. Bernard Parish |
| MCD | Parish Governing Authority District E
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| Historic colonies | Louisiana (New Spain) Louisiana (New France) |
| Established | 19th century |
| Elevation | 0.9 m (3 ft) |
| Demonym(s) | chinchero, -ra |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
| ZIP code | 70085 |
| Area code(s) | 504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 560997 |
References
- "Hopedale". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- Hyland, William de Marigny. "Los Isleños – A Historic Overview". Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- Laviolette, Julie Landry (2015-08-28). "Hell & High Water: How Hurricane Katrina transformed St. Bernard". Miami Herald.
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