Jefferson (Louisiana)

Jefferson is an unincorporated area in Louisiana's Jefferson Parish along the East Bank the Mississippi River, just upriver from New Orleans. Jefferson has few attractions, but is close to New Orleans, Louisiana's largest city and main visitor attraction.

Jefferson is often called "Old Jefferson" by locals, to distinguish it from the rest of Jefferson Parish.

Jefferson is separated from Metairie, Jefferson Parish's largest city, by a set of railroad tracks, a drainage canal, and the Earhart Expressway highway. Only a few routes cross this boundary.

Although settled since the early 19th century, post-World War II US suburban style architecture predominates.

Jefferson is home of the main campus of Ochsner Medical Center, one of the region's most esteemed hospital complexes.

From Armstrong New Orleans Airport or Interstate-10, take the Causeway Boulevard exit; Jefferson is near the river end.

From Metairie, take Causeway Boulevard of Clearview Parkway and head south.

From New Orleans, Jefferson may be accessed by the Earhart Expressway, Deckbar exit -or- Claiborne Avenue headed west; Claiborne becomes Jefferson Highway at the border. From the Carrollton section of New Orleans, the upriver (west) end of Oak Street turns into River Road in Jefferson.

Map of Jefferson (Louisiana)

• 29.960833-90.1555561 Camp Parapet (at the end of Arlington Street off Causeway Boulevard). The remains of a US Civil War fortification. Usually fenced off behind locked gates. Once a year, it is open to visitors for free on "Camp Parapet Day" in November.  (updated Oct 2020)

• 29.955488-90.1648921 River Road Flea Market, 3908 River Rd, ☏ +1 504 831-3532. Th-M 10AM-5PM. Flea market with a large selection of garden pottery and iron, among other items.  

• 29.962796-90.1722271 Central Poboys, 587 Central Avenue, ☏ +1 504 304-8729.  (updated Mar 2024)

• 29.964732-90.1355222 Crabby Jack's, 428 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504 833-2722. M-W 10:30AM-3PM, Th F 10:30AM-5PM, Sa 10:30AM-4PM. Po boys, fried chicken, and creole dishes.  

• 29.963483-90.1520353 Dot's Diner, 2317 Jefferson Highway, ☏ +1 504-831-3681. Su-Th 6AM-10PM; F-Sa 6AM-midnight. Location of small local diner chain.  (updated Mar 2024)

• 29.962168-90.142494 Grounded Cafe, 1204 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504-325-2525. M-F 7AM-2PM, Sa 8AM-1PM, Su closed. Coffee, breakfast, lunch.  (updated Mar 2024)

• 29.962919-90.1715065 Parenton's Po-boys, 4304 Ellen Street, ☏ +1 504-846-3545. M-Sa 10:30AM-2:15PM, closed Sundays. Lunch only.  (updated Mar 2024)

• 29.958392-90.1609731 Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road, ☏ +1 504-834-4938. 11AM - 10PM.  

• 29.962138-90.1444491 Brent House Hotel, 1512 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504 842-4140, toll-free: +1-800-535-3986, fax: +1 504 842-4160, [email protected]. Hotel connected to the Ochsner Medical Center. Heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center available. All rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. From $114.  
• 29.963705-90.1603592 Jefferson Inn and Suites, 3401 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504 838-9442, [email protected]. Free high speed internet available. Microwave and refrigerators in room.  

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