Amelia is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,459 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Name: | Amelia CDP |
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LSAD Code: | 57 |
LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
State: | Louisiana |
County: | St. Mary Parish |
Elevation: | 7 ft (2 m) |
Total Area: | 2.78 sq mi (7.20 km²) |
Land Area: | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
Total Population: | 2,132 |
Population Density: | 845.70/sq mi (326.56/km²) |
Area code: | 985 |
FIPS code: | 2201815 |
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History
The first postmaster named the town after Amelia Dupuis, his fiancée, who died shortly before their wedding day.
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Geography
Amelia is located at 29°40′24″N 91°6′11″W / 29.67333°N 91.10306°W / 29.67333; -91.10306 (29.673361, -91.103181).
On the eastern side of Amelia over Bayou Boeuf is the Assumption Parish line and the unincorporated community of Boeuf, Louisiana. Morgan City is located 8 miles (13 km) to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km), of which 2.6 square miles (6.7 km) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.7 km), or 9.12%, is water.
See also
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