Harahan

Harahan is a quiet, little town located in a sharp bend of the Mississippi River approximately 10 miles north of New Orleans.

History

In 1718, French settlers were granted land which they called the Tchoupitoulas Coast. This land stretched for approximately 25 miles along the great river from New Orleans to the now City of Kenner. The name’s origin is credited to the indigenous Tchoupitoulas Indians, or perhaps it was named for the Chou pic fish which was plentiful in the area. Whatever the origin, the translation from the Indian language means “those who live by the water”. The Tchoupitoulas Coast was fertile farm land and was graced with beautiful plantation homes, including the Tchoupitoulas House, once owned by Joseph Soniat du Fossat and Elmwood Plantation owned by Theodore du Fossat.

Geography

Harahan is located along a heavily wooded area along a curve in the Mississippi River, between River Ridge to the west and Elmwood to the east. Harahan's main road is Claiborne Avenue.

Founding Date

1920

Type

Town

Population

9,277

Location under

New Orleans