Featured local agent: Ronda Smith from United real estate partners llc
Or use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Louisiana.
Interested in some fun facts and history about Lafitte, LA?
Read on!
Lafitte, Louisiana is a small village located in Jefferson Parish, near New Orleans. Here are some interesting facts about the village of Lafitte:
1. The village of Lafitte was named after the famous pirate, Jean Lafitte.
2. The town is located in the heart of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary, which is home to over 200 species of birds.
3. Lafitte was once a thriving community of fishermen and trappers, but the fishing industry declined after the oil spill in 2010.
4. The Lafitte Greenway, a 2.6-mile-long trail, connects the village of Lafitte to Mid-City New Orleans and is a popular spot for walking, biking, and jogging.
5. The village has a strong Cajun influence and hosts an annual Cajun Festival, which features live music, food, and crafts.
6. Lafitte is home to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, which includes six sites that showcase the area's cultural and natural history.
7. The Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, was used as a filming location for several movies, including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Alligator."
Louisiana State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Louisiana
3727 Government Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
Ofc: 318-473-7920 | Fax: 844-325-6950
Toll Free: 866-481-9571