Allen Parish, Administrative division in southwestern Louisiana, United States.
Allen Parish spans 766 square miles of land with three main towns: Kinder, Oberlin, and Oakdale, forming a rural landscape in Louisiana.
The parish, established in 1912 from a portion of Calcasieu Parish, carries the name of Henry Watkins Allen, a Confederate general and Louisiana governor.
The Coushatta Tribe maintains their traditions through annual powwows near Kinder, featuring traditional music and dance performances throughout the year.
The Allen Parish School System operates multiple educational facilities across the region, while US Highway 165 serves as the primary transportation route.
The Leatherwood Museum in Oakdale, housed in a former hospital, displays exhibits about local timber industry and agricultural development since the early 1900s.
GPS coordinates: 30.65582,-92.85980
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:22
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