East Carroll Parish

East Carroll Parish is an administrative division in northeastern Louisiana extending along the Mississippi River valley. Lake Providence serves as the parish seat where government offices conduct their daily operations.

The parish was established in 1877 when Carroll Parish was divided to create this new administrative area. It was named after Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, honoring his role in American history.

Agriculture shapes how people live and work here, with farming families maintaining practices passed down through generations. The land and its cultivation remain central to local identity and daily rhythms.

Government services in Lake Providence include offices for the Assessor, Clerk of Court, and Emergency Preparedness. Visitors and residents can access administrative services at these offices located within the parish seat.

The parish contains an unincorporated community named Transylvania, which may surprise visitors expecting a European location. Water features including lakes and river sections form a notable portion of the region's landscape.

GPS coordinates: 32.69499,-91.26051

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27