Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne Parish, the second largest parish in Louisiana, is located in the South Central portion of the state on the westbank of the Mississippi River. New Orleans is just a short drive to the east and the historically Evangeline country is to the west. To the south of Terrebonne Parish are the oil and gas fields as well as the shrimp, fish and oyster-filled Gulf of Mexico. The state capital, Baton Rouge and the industrialized areas along the Mississippi River are to the north.

For many years, the people of Terrebonne Parish made their living from the earth. In the second decade of the 20th century, natural gas was found in the parish. The next decade brought oil wells. This meant a period of unsurpassed economic development to this area. From that period until the early 1980's the economy of Terrebonne Parish was very dependent on the oil industry. Several changes have occurred since the decline of that industry. These changes are responsible for having brought us to where we are today.

The people of Terrebonne Parish today still depend in some ways on the oil and gas related industries. In addition, however, the marine or seafood industries as well as the tourism, medical, retail and construction industries are important assets that contribute to the economic base of Terrebonne Parish.

Terrebonne Links

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

Terrebonne Parish Schools

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

Terrebonne Parish Library

Maps

2002 Parish-wide Voting Districts

2002 Houma Inset Voting Districts

Safe Community Partnership to hold ‘Seat Check Saturday’ event at Westside Houma Wal-Mart

Certified technicians will help parents and caregivers check car seats for proper installation South Central, LA –The South Central Safety Community Partnership (SCSCP) announced today it will conduct a “National Seat Check Saturday” event on Sept. 22, 2012 at Westside … Continue reading →

2012 Comprehensive Ecnomomic Development Strategy

SCPDC presents a draft of the 2012 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The document will be available on the website, in draft form, until approved by the SCPDC Commission at the quarterly meeting in June 2012. Download Here Comments and … Continue reading →

SCRTSP Infrastructure Subcommittee to identify local road safety projects

Posted on November 11, 2011 In the hopes of identifying potential local road safety projects, the Infrastructure & Operations Subcommittee of the newly adopted South Central Regional Transportation Safety Plan (SCRTSP) will be holding a meeting on December 7, 2011 at … Continue reading →

SCSCP supports two safety expos, gives away free child seats

The South Central Safe Community Partnership (SCSCP) extended its support for two safety expos on October 8, 2011: the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office’s (APSO) Kids Safety Expo at the Payless Shopping Center parking lot in Plattenville and SEARS Safety Expo … Continue reading →

SCPDC invites local agencies to attend Road Safety 365 workshop

Posted on Sept. 13, 2011 The South Central Planning & Development Commission (SCPDC) is inviting all public works directors, road and highway supervisors, foremen, transportation engineers and safety professionals from the South Central Region to attend the one-day Road Safety … Continue reading →