Plaquemine, Louisiana

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.

📰 Plaquemine News Today

• Plaquemine’s sophomore quarterback is ‘tough as nails’ and he’s showing star potential The Advocate · Oct 9
• Employee dies after medical emergency at Westlake plant in Plaquemine Louisiana First News · Oct 6
• Westlake Plaquemine Plant Worker Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Chlorovinyls Unit Arnold & Itkin · Oct 6
• 69-year-old man dies after being hit by truck while checking mail WAFB · Sep 22
• St. John vs Ascension Cath. - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/13/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Louisiana headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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

• Fat Daddy's — barbecue
• Portobello's Grill — italian
• Cabo's — mexican
• Clubhouse Bistro — burger

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

• Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park reviews ★
• Belleview Park reviews ★
• Iberville Veterans Memorial reviews ★
• Plaquemine CIty Park reviews ★
• Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site reviews ★
• Plaquemine Historic District reviews ★

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Plaquemine

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