Happy Jack, Louisiana Explained

Happy Jack is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States.

History

A post office called Happy Jack was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1958.[1] The community has the nickname of an early settler who was noted for his cheerful nature.[2] Variant names were "Point Michael" and "Ronquillo Settlement".

References

29.5219°N -89.7336°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
  2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 60.

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