Harvey, Louisiana
Harvey is a community of 20,915 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Harvey
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Westbank Palace 16, Civic Theatre, Adolph Meyer School and Aldrich–Genella House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Harvey
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harvey
Harvey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. Harvey is on the south side (referred to as the "West Bank") of the Mississippi River, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The 2020 census determined that 22,236 people live in Harvey.
From the Wikipedia article Harvey, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Civic Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.2 mi
Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans University
School · 3.8 mi
Historically black college (1869–1935)
Théâtre de la Rue Saint Pierre
Cinema and theater · 4.2 mi
Former theater in New Orleans, Louisiana
Museums and landmarks31
Adolph Meyer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
United States historic place
Aldrich–Genella House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New Orleans, Louisiana
Anshe Sfard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Synagogue in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana
Arabella Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic streetcar barn in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Bullitt-Longenecker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New Orleans, United States
Confederate Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
War museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
David Crockett Fire Hall and Pumper
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Gretna, Louisiana, United States
Flint-Goodridge Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Former hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Gallier Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Louisiana, United States of America
Garden District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Human settlement in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
George Washington Cable House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
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Gretna Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Gretna, Louisiana
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Aquarium of the Americas
Park · 4.3 mi
Zoo aquarium in New Orleans, USA
Audubon Insectarium
Park · 4.2 mi
Insectarium in Louisiana, United States
Brechtel Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Louisiana, United States of America, United States of America
Joe Zimmerman Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
1000 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes56
El Cucuy
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
3507 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
Tu-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.6 mi
1719 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-24:00
Papi's
Restaurant · Mexican, Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
857 Terry Parkway, Terrytown
Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Royal Roastery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Dessert, Middle Eastern · 2.1 mi
1180 Terry Parkway, Terrytown
Mo-Su 07:00-24:00
Mana Bakery and Cafeteria
Cafe · Regional, Bakery · 2.3 mi
412 Wright Avenue, Terrytown
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:30
Tân Định
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.5 mi
1705 Lafayette Street, Gretna
We-Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00; Mo 09:30-21:00
Chinese Eatery
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi
3251 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey
44 more on the map.
History
During the French colonial era, the first owner of this land was Jean-Baptiste d'Estrehan de Beaupre, royal treasurer and comptroller for the French Louisiana colony. He established a plantation here. He used his slaves to dig the ditch that would become the Harvey Canal, cutting south from the banks of the Mississippi River to the back of Bayou Barataria, to provide better access.
Years later, d'Estrehan paid German settlers in the area to work on widening the ditch; they used wooden shovels. He paid them with small parcels of land located downriver in Mechanicsham, now the city of Gretna. D'Estrehan built his home where the ditch met the river banks, naming the settlement "Cosmopolite City".
Harvey was founded as a company town, developed by Joseph Hale Harvey (born March 7, 1816). During this time, Joseph Harvey would rename Cosmopolite City after his family surname. Harvey's wife, née Louise Destrehan, was a great-granddaughter of Jean Baptiste d'Estrehan. She was the daughter of Nicolas Noel d'Estrehan and granddaughter of Jean Noel Destréhan.
Harvey and Destrehan initiated construction of the canal locks leading to the Mississippi. Their son, Horace Harvey (c. 1860–1938), carried on the development of the canal and its surroundings.
From the History section of Harvey, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
TownePlace Suites New Orleans Harvey/West Bank
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1800 Central Boulevard, Harvey
Americas Best Value Inn-New Orleans/Gretna
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1411 Claire Avenue, Gretna
New Orleans/Harvey Extended Stay Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1101 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey
Red Roof Inn New Orleans - Westbank
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
3750 Westbank Expressway, Harvey
Churches and places of worship44
Saint Alphonsus Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
St. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
St. Patrick's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
St. Peter A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Union Bethel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries81
Archbishop Shaw High School
School · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
1000 Salesian Lane Salesian Lane, Marrero
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
School · 4.5 mi
5300 Berkley Dr., New Orleans
Booker T. Washington High School
School · 4.4 mi
1201 South Roman St., New Orleans
Healthcare6
Map of Harvey
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Terrytown 3S (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson Parish has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2023-09-27: Seawater Intrusion (Other)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Estelle 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Belle Chasse 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Chalmette 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Metairie 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- New Orleans 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Destrehan 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Bayou Blue 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Covington 41 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Bayou Cane 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gonzales 56 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Harvey Jefferson Sheriffs Office Jan 2010, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harvey, LA, USA - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Harvey Tunnel - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Flooded towing vessel Alton St Amant on May 17, 2020 in Harvey Canal, New Orleans, Louisiana (50997469380), NTSBgov, Public domain
- Anshe Sfard Synagogue, New Orleans, 2022, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CableHouseLGD30Jan2008, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StAlph26Oct07Palm, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aldrich–Genella House, New Orleans, January 2026 - 20, Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arabella Station NOLA Exterior 2009, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GallierHallNO, Baronplantagenet at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Museum in New Orleans, Nolabob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StMary26Oct07FrontIs, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StPeterAMECadizFascadeJune2008, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GretnaJuly08ArchHallView, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AlgiersNOLATubmanElemetarySchool, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 3.0
- Karnofsky Tailor Shop and Residence, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LeeCircleLibraryShrinersCard, No photographer credited. Published by Curt Teich & Co, Chicago., Public domain
- CentralCityNOLA2Jan08UnionBethelAME2, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lafayette Cemetery No 1, President Rhapsody, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GretnaJuly08StJosephA, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StPatricksChurchNO, Baronplantagenet at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CBD11Oct07OneShellSqFromPoydrasBack, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wiki Davy Crockett 01, Nutriawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 20080622 St. Charles St. Trolley behind tree with Mardi Gras beads, ( t / c / bio / en:WP:CHICAGO / en:WP:LOTM ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 053107-5thCircuit, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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- DKernWM, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ColumnsStChasFromStreetcarAug2008Uptown2, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Streetcar in New Orleans, USA1, Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CBD11Oct07PlazaTower, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LouisianaAv7June2006HospitalB, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bullitt-Longnecker House, New Orleans, May 2023 - 2, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GretnaCourthouseNov231, Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5
- Gretna Louisiana Bellevue Park Feb 2008, nola.agent, CC BY 2.0
- LA23nRoadUS90ewBusinessSigns (32382573903), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gretna LA 23 90, Dr. Warner, CC BY 2.0
- Vietnamese Excerpt, Akirakana 2323, CC BY 4.0
- EF2 damage to a house in Marrero, Louisiana, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public domain
- Hook and Ladder Cemetary, Gretna Louisiana August 2008 - 1, nola.agent, CC BY 2.0
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