Bossier Parish

Bossier Parish is an administrative district in northwestern Louisiana composed of multiple communities and small towns. The area features a mix of developed zones and natural spaces, with the Red River forming a geographic feature throughout the region.

The district was founded in 1843 and named after Pierre Bossier, a Louisiana state senator. Its origins trace back to early French and Spanish colonial periods that shaped settlement and land use patterns.

The region carries Southern traditions rooted in early settlement patterns and agricultural heritage that still shape community life today. Local residents maintain connections to these patterns through their customs and how they use the land.

The area is best explored by car, as communities are spread across a rural and developed landscape. Visitors should expect varying conditions depending on whether they are in town centers or outlying areas.

The Red River forms a natural boundary with neighboring Caddo Parish and has historically shaped economic and social patterns across the district. This waterway remains central to understanding how communities developed and function today.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: 1843

Capital city: Benton

Shares border with: Lafayette County, Miller County, Webster Parish, Bienville Parish, Red River Parish, Caddo Parish

Website: http://bossierparishla.gov

GPS coordinates: 32.68000,-93.60000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:16