National Historical Park · Louisiana, United States
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is a national historical park in Louisiana, United States, covering 25,875 acres (10,471 ha), established in 1978.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisiana, United States |
| Area | 25,875 acres (10,471 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 29.9425° N, 89.9942° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (French: Parc historique national et réserve Jean Lafitte) protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. It is named after French pirate Jean Lafitte and consists of six separate sites and a park headquarters.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · New Orleans, United States · 16.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve?
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is in Louisiana, United States (29.9425° N, 89.9942° W).
When was Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve established?
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve?
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve covers 25,875 acres (10,471 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Lafitte_National_Historical_Park_and_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/jela/ — Official park page.