Gibsland, Administrative division in northern Louisiana, United States.
Gibsland extends across 2.7 square miles in Bienville Parish, with a population of 773 residents as recorded in the 2020 census.
The town gained national recognition on May 23, 1934, when law enforcement officers conducted a fatal ambush of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow on Louisiana Highway 154.
The Jonquil Jubilee festival brings the community together each year with garden tours, local arts displays, and traditional Louisiana food presentations.
The town maintains several dining establishments, including Chick-A-Dilly, Sharon's Cafe, Luigi's, and Subway, serving both residents and visitors throughout the day.
Three different railroad companies operated and exchanged goods in Gibsland, making it a central rail interchange point in northern Louisiana.
Location: Bienville Parish
Elevation above the sea: 83 m
GPS coordinates: 32.54280,-93.05940
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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