Zachary, Louisiana
Population: 11,275
Located in East Baton Rouge Parish
Zachary, LouisianaSituated just ten miles north of Baton Rouge, Zachary Louisiana is the second fastest growing city in the state. Zachary was known as a farming community until 1883, when Illinois Central Railroad ran right through Dearl Zachary's one hundred sixty acre farm. Mr. Zachary sold his farm for a mere $900, but, his name remained and today the city stands strong. Today over 11,000 people call Zachary home. Zachary facilitates its students with two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The community takes great pride investing in their students. Realizing that quality education is key to the success of Zachary's future, students receive high priority in the area of academics. Athletics and fine arts round out the student's educational career. When visiting Zachary, be sure to take a stroll through the Zachary Historic Village. History and science come to life down these historical streets. When children drop by "Miss Sis' Magic House" the old-fashioned one room schoolhouse transforms into a rainforest! The McHugh House Museum is a turn of the century home filled with genuine oak floors and woodwork and other working artifacts that are original to the house. Other historically significant buildings such as a barn, farmhouse, and a Native American settlement can be spied in this beautiful district. The Port Hudson State Historic Site is just located in nearby Jackson. This park is situated right on the site where a forty-eight day siege took place during the Civil War. Visitors enjoy live reenactments of the battle that took place over one hundred years ago. The park also boasts three observation towers, a museum, picnic area and a beautiful boardwalk. The climate in Zachary is wonderfully warm. Throughout the winter months the thermometer rests in the forties and summer time brings temperatures soaring up to the eighties and nineties with occasional readings into the one hundred degree range. Such weather is perfect for golfers. The Copper Mill Golf Course located right in Zachary offers championship caliber golf to residents and visitors alike. Resembling a Scottish "links-style" course, Copper Mills affords golfers sparkling streams, and open rolling grasslands dotted with pot bunkers. There is an ample supply of playgrounds and picnic areas for children and families to enjoy an afternoon or evening in the outdoors. The cities park and recreation department offers an array of activities to keep Zachary residents busy in sports and leisure. Zachary enjoys an ideal location for real estate options. With close proximity to Baton Rouge, yet out of the way from some of the busyness of the metro area, it's easy to see why this city is teaming with new residents anxious to call Zachary home. Right now is a good time to find several single-family homes at affordable rates. For example, a beautiful home with three bedrooms, and one and a half bathrooms spread out on over 1,800 square feet would only be about $80,000. A beautiful, traditional style home on a wooded lot with over 2,900 square feet of living space encompassing five bedrooms and three bathrooms, would be about $250,000. Zachary is a quaint city experiencing a season of exceptional growth. Come visit Zachary with its southern charm and hospitality and see why so many people long to call this community home. Photo Courtesy of Catherine M. Reed
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