2024-2025 Resource & Relocation Guide Tangipahoa Parish - Louisiana
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3 Welcome Newcomer Information Help Hotlines Health & Hospitals Local Education Entertainment & Fun Tangipahoa Parish Map Hammond City Map Home Buyer Information Buyers Mistakes How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home Packing Tips Moving Checklist Homefinder Notepad CONTENTS Sales Coordinator: Saerah Worden Ad Designer: Jeremy Newell Book Designer: Asha Bohannon Visit us at: www.skylinepub.net In association with Published By: 5 6-7 8 9 11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 21 23 24-25 26 27 28
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5 to the Welcome Neighborhood This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. How to Use This Guide Welcome Tangipahoa Parish is located in the southeast portion of the state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Amite City, while the largest city is actually Hammond. Southeastern Louisiana University is also located in Hammond. The name is derived from an Acolpissa word meaning “ear of corn” or “those who gather corn.” The parish was officially organized in 1869 during Reconstruction. Tangipahoa Parish also comprises the Hammond, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the New Orleans-Metairie-Hammond, LA-MS Combined Statistical Area. There is plenty to see and do here in Tangipahoa Parish Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors and do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, or do some golfing. Lake Pontchartrain borders the southeast side of the parish as well. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something here in Tangipahoa Parish. Online Resources: www.tangipahoa.org | www.townofamitecity.com www.hammond.org | www.tangitourism.com
6 Newcomer Information Newcomer Info Area Post Offices US Post Office 113 E. Mulberry St. Amite City, LA (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 105 N.W. Railroad Ave. Hammond, LA (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 601 Avenue E Kentwood, LA (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 275 N. 5th St. Ponchatoula, LA (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 62430 Commercial St. Roseland, LA (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 70136 E. Railroad Ave. Tangipahoa, LA (800) 275-8777 Area Utilities Hammond Water & Sewer (985) 542-3525 Tangipahoa Water District (985) 345-6457 Water Works District 2 (985) 748-4657 DEMCO (800) 262-0221 WST Electric (985) 796-3679 AT&T (800) 288-2020 Spectrum (866) 874-2389 T-Mobile (800) 937-8997 Verizon (800) 922-0204 Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Courts 100 N. Bay St. #100 Amite, LA (985) 748-4146 Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Courts 318-A N.W. Railroad Ave. Hammond, LA (985) 549-1638
7 Newcomer Info Police Departments Fire Departments Amite Fire 210 N.E. Central Ave. Amite City, LA (985) 748-9412 Hammond Fire 405 S. Oak St. Hammond, LA (985) 542-3479 Husser Fire 56292 Highway 445 Husser, LA (985) 748-4914 Independence Fire 153 W. 7th St. Independence, LA (985) 878-2702 Loranger Fire 53096 Highway 40 Loranger, LA (985) 878-6911 Ponchatoula Fire 201 N.W. Railroad Ave. Ponchatoula, LA (985) 386-6648 Roseland Fire 62438 Commercial St. Roseland, LA (985) 748-8063 Tangipahoa Parish Fire 210 N.E. Central Ave. Amite, LA (985) 748-9412 Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff 313 E. Oak St. Amite, LA (985) 748-8147 Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff 15475 Club Deluxe Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 345-6150 Amite City Police 101 Oak St. Amite City, LA (985) 748-6169 Hammond Police 120 S. Oak St. Hammond, LA (985) 277-5700 Kentwood Police 308 Avenue G Kentwood, LA (985) 229-6305 Ponchatoula Police 110 W. Hickory St. Ponchatoula, LA (985) 386-6548 Roseland Police 62438 Commercial St. Roseland, LA (985) 748-4129 Tangipahoa Police 12616 Jackson St. Tangipahoa, LA (985) 229-4435
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9 Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Excellent health care… Close to home. Health Area Health & Hospitals Tangipahoa Health Unit 330 W. Oak St. Amite City, LA (985) 748-2020 Tangipahoa Health Unit 15481 W. Club Deluxe Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 543-4165 Cypress Pointe Hospital 42570 S. Airport Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 510-6200 Hood Memorial Hospital 301 Walnut St. Amite City, LA (985) 748-9485 Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center 52579 US-51 Independence, LA (985) 878-9421 North Oaks Health System 15790 Paul Vega, MD, Dr. Hammond, LA (985) 345-2700 North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital 1900 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA (985) 542-7777 PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond 42074 Veterans Ave. Hammond, LA (985) 902-8148 Southeast Regional Medical Center 719 Avenue G Kentwood, LA (337) 603-6364 Tangipahoa Community Health Center 43251 Phyllis Ann Dr. Hammond, LA (985) 956-7406 The Louisiana Heart Center 42078 Veterans Blvd. Hammond, LA (985) 340-1966
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Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Where Learning Begins 11 Local School Districts Area Colleges & Universities Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute - Hammond 104 E. Thomas St. Hammond, LA (985) 520-4124 Compass Career College 42353 Deluxe Plaza # 16 Hammond, LA (985) 419-2050 Northshore Technical Community College 111 Pride Dr. Hammond, LA (985) 545-1500 Southeastern Louisiana University 500 W. University Ave. Hammond, LA (985) 549-2000 Tangipahoa Parish School System 59656 Puleston Rd. Amite, LA (985) 748-7153 www.tangischools.org Education
12 From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Tangipahoa Parish and Hammond Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! Wander. Explore. Discover. AMC Hammond Palace 10 801 CM Fagan Dr. Hammond, LA (985) 429-8858 Amite Little Theater 103 S.W. Central Ave. Amite, LA (985) 215-1307 Cajun Water World 46053 Highway 445 Robert, LA (985) 542-1779 Chappapeela Sports Park 19325 Hipark Blvd. Hammond, LA (985) 543-6767 Collinswood School Museum 100 E. Pine St. Ponchatoula, LA (985) 386-2221 Columbia Theater 220 E. Thomas St. Hammond, LA (985) 543-4366 Florida Parishes Arena 1301 N.W. Central Ave. Amite City, LA (985) 748-5914 Gaten's Adventures Unlimited 465 Morris Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 345-7629 Gator's Den 194 Old Highway 51 S. Akers, LA (985) 386-7902 Global Wildlife Center 26389 Louisiana 40 Folsom, LA (985) 796-3585 Gnarly Barley Brewing 1709 Corbin Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 318-0723 Hammond Regional Arts Center 217 E. Thomas St. Hammond, LA (985) 542-7113 Entertainment & Fun
13 Hammond Square Mall 411 Palace Dr. Hammond, LA (800) 838-2379 1106 S. Holly St. Hammond, LA (985) 419-0550 Kentwood Historical & Cultural Museum 204 Avenue E Kentwood, LA (985) 229-4656 Kliebert's Turtle & Alligator Farm 41083 W. Yellow Water Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 345-3617 Linus A. Sims Memorial Library SGA Dr. Hammond, LA (985) 549-2027 Louisiana Children's Discovery Center 113 N. Cypress St. Hammond, LA (985) 340-9150 Louisiana Purchase Brewing Co. 128 W. Pine St. Ponchatoula, LA (225) 362-7604 Louisiana Treasures Museum 10290 LA-22 Ponchatoula, LA (225) 294-8352 Oak Street Gallery 111 N. Oak St. Hammond, LA (985) 345-0251 Pelican Park 800 Pecan St. Hammond, LA (985) 542-4760 Railroad Post Museum & Art Gallery 16 E. Pine St. Ponchatoula, LA (985) 370-0505 Safari Quest Family Fun Center 200 Hewitt Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 340-5858 Strawberry Festival 301 N. 6th St. Ponchatoula, LA (985) 370-1889 Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables 57056 N. Cooper Rd. Loranger, LA (985) 878-6868 Tangi Lanes 1612 W. Thomas St. Hammond, LA (985) 345-2653 Tangipahoa African American Museum 1600 Phoenix Sq. Hammond, LA (985) 542-4259 Tangipahoa Parish Library 204 N.E. Central Ave. Amite City, LA (985) 748-7151 The Party Barn Amusement 15587 W. Club Deluxe Rd. Hammond, LA (985) 687-3899 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Highway 445 N. Robert, LA (985) 345-3011 Zemurray Park 400 S. Oak St. Hammond, LA (985) 277-5900 For more information and additional listings and attractions please visit: www.tangitourism.com Entertainment & Fun
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