Jennings, Louisiana

Jennings is the parish seat and largest city of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana in the United States.

Jennings, Louisiana
City of Jennings
The front facade of the W. H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum, circa 2008
The front facade of the W. H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum, circa 2008
Motto: 
"Cradle of Louisiana Oil"[1]
Interactive map of Jennings
Coordinates: 30°13′20″N 92°39′25″W
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishJefferson Davis
FoundedMay 2, 1888 (1888-05-02)
Area
  Total10.58 sq mi (27.40 km2)
  Land10.56 sq mi (27.35 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Population
  Total9,837
  Density931.53/sq mi (359.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70546
Area code337
FIPS code22-38355
WebsiteCity of Jennings, Louisiana

References

  1. "City of Jennings, Louisiana". City of Jennings, Louisiana. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. "QuickFacts: Jennings city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.


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