Grant Parish, Administrative division in North Central Louisiana, United States.
Description
Grant Parish is an administrative division in north-central Louisiana that encompasses rural communities and towns. The parish includes areas with forests, waterways, and open land that form the landscape of this section of the state.
History
The parish was created in 1869 during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War when it was separated from existing jurisdictions. This founding reflected broader political shifts that reshaped Louisiana's administrative divisions during that era.
Culture
The population of Grant Parish consists of 75.23 percent White residents and 13.8 percent Black or African American residents according to 2020 census data.
Practical
Visitors can explore several small towns and communities spread across the parish, each with its own character and local points of interest. Car travel is recommended since the towns are dispersed across the area.
Did you know?
A geological treasure lies near Montgomery at the Creola Bluff landing site, where important fossils have been found embedded in the rock. A whale skeleton discovered there offers a glimpse into the ancient past when this region was covered by ocean.
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