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City of Jeanerette

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Jeanerette
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Population: 6,205
Mayor:
James T. K. Alexander, Sr. (D)
(318) 276-4164


Clerk:
Gerald Myers
(318) 276-4587
P. O. Box 209
Jeanerette, LA 70544






Iberia
Parish Info


Type of Government: Mayor and Board of Aldermen (5) Legislative Charter



1828Beau Pre, built this year and originally known as Pine Grove Plantation, is bought in 1830 by John W. Jeanerette, the first Postmaster between New Iberia and Charenton, and for whom Jeanerette is named. This historic home escaped the destruction of military operations in the area during the Civil War.

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Newspapers
Jeanerette Enterprise

803 E Main St.
P. O. Box 327
Jeanerette, LA 70544
318.276.5171

FAX: 318.367.9640


Ed. Karma Champaigne
Pub. Will Chapman
Also publishes the Daily Iberian.
   
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