Caldwell Parish

Caldwell Parish is an administrative division in Louisiana centered around Columbia. The parish encompasses several smaller communities spread throughout the region, including Bosco, Copenhagen, Corey, Hebert, and Kelly Ward.

The parish was established in 1838 and named after the Caldwell family, who held considerable influence in the region at that time. This creation reflected the broader expansion of local government structures across Louisiana during the 19th century.

The population of Caldwell Parish includes diverse communities, with a majority of White residents and a significant African American presence.

Visitors can find government services centered in Columbia, where essential functions like motor vehicle registration and voting administration are handled. The main services are concentrated in this central location, making it straightforward to find what you need.

The area contains several small unincorporated communities that give the parish its distributed character rather than a single urban center. These settlements preserve distinct local identities and ways of life across the territory.

GPS coordinates: 32.08208,-92.11301

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41