Chenal, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Chenal is an unincorporated community
located in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish
, Louisiana
, United States
. The word "chenal" is the French word for "channel". The community takes its name from a body of water located just south of it. This body of water known as "the Chenal" or "le chenal" is a remnant of the Old Mississippi River channel that once flowed through the area. This channel as well as nearby False River
were once parts of the main channel of the Mississippi.
. The site of the original church, in the area still known as Chenal, is the current location of the Chenal Cemetery.
A post office was established in Chenal in 1892. This post office closed down in 1951 when a new post office was set up in Rougon, to service both communities.
, along Louisiana Highway 414
. It is nearly due north of the nearby community of Rougon, Louisiana
.
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...
located in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Pointe 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....
, 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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The word "chenal" is the French word for "channel". The community takes its name from a body of water located just south of it. This body of water known as "the Chenal" or "le chenal" is a remnant of the Old Mississippi River channel that once flowed through the area. This channel as well as nearby False River
False River (Louisiana)
False River is an oxbow lake located in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana centered at This lake was once the main channel of the Mississippi River in this area...
were once parts of the main channel of the Mississippi.
History
The first church to be known in this area as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was established in the area as a mission in 1853. The church later burned down and was relocated to its current site in Lakeland, LouisianaLakeland, Louisiana
Lakeland , is a non-census designated place in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana . The area is home to several plantation houses, such as Alma, and Poydras Plantations...
. The site of the original church, in the area still known as Chenal, is the current location of the Chenal Cemetery.
A post office was established in Chenal in 1892. This post office closed down in 1951 when a new post office was set up in Rougon, to service both communities.
Geography
It is situated west of the Mississippi RiverMississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
, along Louisiana Highway 414
Louisiana Highway 414
Louisiana Highway 414 is an east–west state highway located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.-Route description:LA 414 begins at an intersection with Louisiana Highway 413 near Jarreau, Louisiana. The road goes east from its origin approximately before interesecting Louisiana Highway 983...
. It is nearly due north of the nearby community of Rougon, Louisiana
Rougon, Louisiana
Rougon, is a non-census designated place in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana . The area is home to several plantation homes.-Geography:...
.