Hopedale (/ˈhpdl/), also known as La Chinche (/lɑː ˈn/, Spanish: [la ˈtʃintʃe]), is a fishing community located along Bayou La Loutre in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.[1] The community was established by Isleño fisherman and trappers following the American Civil War.[2] The community was left completely destroyed following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.[3]

Hopedale
La Chinche
Hopedale (La Chinche) is located in Louisiana
Hopedale (La Chinche)
Hopedale (La Chinche)
Hopedale (La Chinche) is located in the United States
Hopedale (La Chinche)
Hopedale (La Chinche)
Coordinates: 29°49′14″N 89°39′24″W / 29.82056°N 89.65667°W / 29.82056; -89.65667
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish St. Bernard Parish
MCDParish Governing Authority District E
Historic coloniesLouisiana (New Spain)
Louisiana (New France)
Established19th century
Elevation
0.9 m (3 ft)
Demonym(s)chinchero, -ra
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (Central)
ZIP code
70085
Area code504
GNIS feature ID560997

References

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  1. ^ "Hopedale". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Hyland, William de Marigny. "Los Isleños – A Historic Overview". Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Laviolette, Julie Landry (August 28, 2015). "Hell & High Water: How Hurricane Katrina transformed St. Bernard". Miami Herald.