The City of Kentwood, LA
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The city of Kentwood is located in the state of Louisiana and has a population of 2,296 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Kentwood is Hammond, approximately 25 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Kentwood, including Boombay Seafood, Mary Ard's Place, Mikes Top Of The Hill, Pervis's and Top of the Hill Restaurant. For a larger selection of Kentwood restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Kentwood Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Ironwood Golf Center, Quail Hollow Golf Course (The Magnolia Trace) -Championship, Fairview-Riverside State Park, Camp Moore and McComb Historic Railroad Museum. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Kentwood please click on the Attractions tab above.
Kentwood, Louisiana Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Kentwood
In the month of December, Kentwood experiences an average high temperature of 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 39 degrees with an average rainfall of 5.4 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Kentwood with daytime temperatures averaging 91 degrees in the summer, and 63 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Kentwood to receive an average of 5.85 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 5.41 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 105 degrees in the summer and as low as 5 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Kentwood should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 79 degrees, and nighttime lows of 53.
Kentwood, Louisiana Attractions
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Camp Moore - Tangipahoa, Camp Moore, north of the Village of Tangipahoa near Kentwood, Louisiana, was a Confederate training base and principal base of operations in eastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi. The base was named for Louisiana Governor Thomas Overton Moore and operated from May 1861 to 1864 during the American Civil War. The location of the camp was chosen due to its relatively high ground elevation, abundance of fresh drinking water, and being adjacent to the then New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad line.
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Fairview-Riverside State Park - Madisonville, Fairview-Riverside State Park is a tourist attraction two miles east of Madisonville, Louisiana. Its 99 acres is set along the banks of the Tchefuncte River. Within the park is the Otis House Museum, built during the 1830's, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Visitors go to Fairview-Riverside to camp, and for water sports and fishing. The park has 100 campsites. The park has a short nature trail and boardwalk which reveals forested wetlands along the Tchefuncte River.
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Ironwood Golf Center - Hammond, The Ironwood Golf Center is a 9 hole public golf course in Tangipahoa County Louisiana. Built in 1996, this Hammond course designed by Zieske Family is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 504-542-7908. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 15592 West Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
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McComb Historic Railroad Museum - , McComb, The McComb Amtrak station is a train station in McComb, Mississippi served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. The station was built in 1901 by the Illinois Central Railroad and was restored in 1998, and again on June 13, 2003. The station house is currently the home of the McComb Railroad Museum.
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Quail Hollow Golf Course (The Magnolia Trace) -Championship - , Mccomb, The Quail Hollow Golf Course -Championship is an 18 hole public golf course in Pike County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Mccomb. Tee times are accepted up to 60 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 601-684-2903.
Address: Camp Beaver Dr, Mccomb, MS 39648
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Kentwood, Louisiana Hotels
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Kentwood, Louisiana Restaurants
This is a list of Kentwood Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Seafood, Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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