Destrehan, Louisiana

Destrehan, Louisiana
Destrehan is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 11,340. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Destrehan is part of the New Orleans—Metairie—Kenner metropolitan statistical area.
Etymology
The community is named after Jean Noël Destréhan (1754–1823), who was twice President of the Orleans Territory's legislative council during his service there in 1806 and 1811. He was elected to the United States Senate when Louisiana became a state in 1812, but he resigned after a month. He served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1812 to 1817.
Destrehan Plantation, his former home, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house has been restored and is one of the attractions on the Great River Road along the Mississippi River.
Geography
Destrehan is located at (29.962307, -90.369160).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which are land and (12.41%) is water.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,340 people, 4,257 households, and 3,334 families residing in the CDP.
Education
St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:
Destrehan High School (9–12)
Harry M. Hurst Middle School (Formerly 7–8 & presently 6–8)
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School (Formerly 4–6 & presently 3–5)
New Sarpy Elementary School (Formerly PK–3 & presently PK–2)
In popular culture
Destrehan Plantation was used as a set in the film 12 Years a Slave (2013).
Notable people
Paul Boudreau, assistant coach of the New Orleans Saints
Paul F. Boudreau, NFL and CFL assistant coach
Joel T. Chaisson, II, District Attorney and Louisiana State Senate President
Jean Noël Destréhan, U.S. Senator
Jesse Duplantis, televangelist
Hoffman Franklin Fuller, professor-emeritus at Tulane University Law School and Bossier City mayor
Shelley Hennig, actress and Miss Teen USA 2004
Dalton Hilliard, NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints
Joe Horn, NFL wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons
Justin Jefferson, wide receiver for Louisiana State University and Minnesota Vikings
Harry J. Kember Jr., member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Tanner Lee, NFL quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Glen Logan, NFL defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns
Kirk Merritt, NFL wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints
Gregory A. Miller, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Jim E. Mora, head coach of the New Orleans Saints
Bum Phillips, head coach of the New Orleans Saints
Ed Reed, NFL safety for the Baltimore Ravens
Mike Scifres, NFL punter for the San Diego Chargers
Hubert Shurtz, NFL tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles
Byron O. Thomas, known by stage name Mannie Fresh, rapper and producer
Devon Walker, safety for Tulane University and New Orleans Saints
See also
St. Charles Borromeo Church (Destrehan, Louisiana)
Ormond Plantation House
References
Census-designated places in Louisiana
Census-designated places in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Census-designated places in New Orleans metropolitan area
Louisiana populated places on the Mississippi River