PlaquemineLouisiana
Plaquemine is a city in and the parish seat of Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Plaquemine
Set in the southern part of Louisiana, Plaquemine is a close-knit town counting 5,985 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Plaquemine is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,050 residents per square mile.
What Makes Plaquemine Unique
- The only place in America named Plaquemine — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,985.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Plaquemine
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gary J. Hebert Memorial Lock House · Museum
- Iberville Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Plaquemine
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Plaquemine
- Crescent Elementary/Junior High School
- Iberville Charter Academy
- Iberville Elementary School
- Plaquemine Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.