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Zachary is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies 16 miles (26 km) north of the city of Baton Rouge , and had a population of 14,960 at the 2010 census, [3] up from 11,275 in 2000.
- Baton Rouge. Louisiana’s state capital is a mere 20 minutes from downtown Zachary, and has more than 200+ years of history to dive into. For a quick rundown of the obligatory sights, there’s the current and former state capitols and the present and past governor’s mansions.
- Baton Rouge Zoo. In Zachary you’re a matter of minutes from one of the region’s top attractions, at Baton Rouge Zoo, which has more than 800 animals from around the world.
- Port Hudson State Historic Site. By spring 1863, the last Confederate outpost on the Mississippi was on high ground just west of modern day Zachary at Port Hudson.
- Zachary Farmers’ Market. Just behind City Hall, there’s a weekly farmers’ market on Saturdays, in the shade of beautiful live oaks in HugYourPeople Park.
Admiring the new city lights, one twinkle at a time! 7/03/2024. The City of Zachary has recently upgraded 17 overhead streetlights along Highway 19 to E. Central, converting them to energy-efficient LED lights with Flat Cobra Head fixtures.
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- Port Hudson National Cemetery. Established along the banks of the Mississippi River, Port Hudson National Cemetery is the final resting place of all the American war heroes who sacrificed their lives in service of their country.
- Zachary Youth Park. Sprawling over 12 hectares (30 acres) of land, this youth park has five turf fields, for t-ball, softball, and baseball, and is essentially home ground of the Zachary Youth Baseball Organization.
- The Mudd Pits. Located along the Comite River, this adventure zone is a favorite among adrenaline junkies who like to test their machine skills through the rough muddy pits.
- Brec's Zachary Community Park. Among the many parks in Zachary, this one tops the list with a soccer complex, recreation paths, a recreation center, picnic areas, a dog park, a basketball court, a disc golf course, a playground, and a pretty lake.
Dec 10, 2019 · Things to Do in Zachary, LA - Zachary Attractions. 1. Port Hudson National Cemetery. My father is buried at the Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. This cemetery is always very clean and peaceful. I... 2. Teddy's Juke Joint. Wonderrful place , food music and especially our hosts with the mosts Ted and Nancy .
One facet of Louisiana that makes it such an appealing visitor destination is its deep and colorful history. European explorers found their way to the region and inhabited the area very early relative to settlement of much of the rest of the continent. As a result, some communities in Louisiana are among the oldest in the United States. Before those explorers arrived, of course, people we now know as Native Americans populated the region. Reaching still farther back in time, ancient peoples ...
Zachary Zachary is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies 16 miles north of the city of Baton Rouge, and had a population of 14,960 at the 2010 census, up from 11,275 in 2000. At the 2020 census, Zachary's population increased to 19,316.
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