Anchor | |
Settlement Type: | Ghost Town |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Louisiana |
Subdivision Type2: | Parish |
Pushpin Map: | Louisiana |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Anchor in Louisiana |
Coordinates: | 30.6836°N -91.355°W |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | CST |
Utc Offset1: | -6 |
Timezone1 Dst: | CDT |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | -5 |
Anchor was the name of a community located in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community was located along the Mississippi River, north of the Pointe Coupee - West Baton Rouge Parish line.
The community received its name during the American Civil War. A post office was established in the community in 1888. The post office was closed in 1930.[1]