Tensas Parish, Administrative division in northeastern Louisiana, United States
Tensas Parish extends along the Mississippi River, covering agricultural lands with cotton fields and encompassing the town of Saint Joseph as its seat.
Established in 1843, Tensas Parish developed as a cotton agriculture center where 90 percent of inhabitants were enslaved people during the antebellum period.
The name of this parish originates from the Taensa indigenous people who inhabited the region before European settlement began in the area.
The Tensas Parish School Board manages education through consolidated schools, adapting to population changes while maintaining essential educational services.
Archaeological investigations revealed Flowery Mound, dating to the Coles Creek period, demonstrating early human settlement patterns in this Mississippi River region.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1843
Capital city: St. Joseph
Shares border with: Madison Parish, Warren County, Claiborne County, Jefferson County, Adams County, Concordia Parish, Catahoula Parish, Franklin Parish
Website: https://louisiana.gov/local-louisiana/tensas-parish
GPS coordinates: 32.00000,-91.33000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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