Morehouse Parish

Morehouse Parish is an administrative division in northeastern Louisiana containing several communities and towns spread across the region. The city of Bastrop serves as the main settlement, alongside smaller villages that form the populated areas.

The parish was established in 1844 and named after Abraham Morehouse, an early settler with significant landholdings in the area. This founding came during the period of territorial expansion across the region.

The parish comes alive through traditional music and celebrations that reflect the heritage of Louisiana. Local gatherings bring people together over regional food and customs that shape community identity.

Public education is managed through the local school board system, overseeing multiple facilities throughout the area. The region has a rural character, so plan for distances between communities when traveling.

A detailed cadastral map from 1860 by McCerren, Landry & Powell documents the early land ownership patterns of settlers in the area. These historical records offer rare insight into property distribution during the parish's formative years.

GPS coordinates: 32.83270,-91.83741

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48