Winn Parish, Administrative division in central Louisiana, United States
Description
Winn Parish is an administrative division in central Louisiana spanning roughly 957 square miles of land. It contains five incorporated municipalities with Winnfield serving as the parish seat.
History
Winn Parish was established on February 24, 1852, formed from territories previously part of Catahoula, Natchitoches, and Rapides parishes. Its creation marked an important administrative expansion across central Louisiana.
Culture
Agriculture shapes daily life here, with community events bringing farmers and residents together to share knowledge and discuss farming practices. This connection to the land influences how people interact and organize their activities.
Practical
Multiple highways, including U.S. Routes 71, 84, and 167, connect the various communities within the parish to each other and surrounding regions. These routes make it easy to travel between the different municipalities and nearby areas.
Did you know?
Saline Bayou, which borders the parish, was the first blackwater protected waterway established in the American South. This designation reflected early conservation efforts specific to the region's natural systems.
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Magnolia Plantation
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Cane River Creole National Historical Park
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Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame
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Jimmie Davis State Park
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Oakland Plantation
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Black Lake
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Harry Turpin Stadium
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Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
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Kate Chopin House
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Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
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Rebel State Historic Site
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Natchitoches Historic District
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Narcisse Prudhomme Plantation
46.7 km
Badin-Roque House
49.7 km
Old Courthouse Museum
47.1 km
Jones House
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Schepis Building
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Fort St. Jean Baptiste
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Davis Springs Methodist Church
49.3 km
Port of Natchitoches
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Natchitoches Parish Library
44.9 km
Bank of Winnfield
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Bank of Montgomery Washington Street Branch
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A. Leonard Allen Municipal Building
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Church Street Bridge
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