TerrytownLouisiana
Terrytown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is on the "Westbank" of the Mississippi River.
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About Terrytown
Terrytown, LA is a small unincorporated community located in southeastern Louisiana.
Terrytown holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.66 square miles.
📰 Terrytown News Today
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What Makes Terrytown Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Terrytown
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🎡 Fun Things to Do
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Terrytown
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🏫 Schools in Terrytown
- Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
- Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
- Livaudais Middle School
- Terrytown Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.