Vernon Parish, Administrative parish in western Louisiana, United States.
Vernon Parish contains extensive pine forests, rivers, and hills spread across 1,341 square miles, making it the largest parish in Louisiana by land area.
The Louisiana General Assembly established Vernon Parish on March 30, 1871, during the Reconstruction period to support the growing population in the region.
The parish maintains connections to military heritage through Fort Johnson, which influences local traditions and brings diversity to community gatherings and events.
Leesville functions as the parish seat, providing governmental services, educational facilities, and commercial establishments for the 48,750 residents recorded in 2020.
The Kansas City Southern Railway construction in 1897 transformed Vernon Parish into a major timber production center, establishing its economic foundation.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1871
Capital city: Leesville
Shares border with: Sabine Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Rapides Parish, Allen Parish, Beauregard Parish, Newton County
Website: http://vppjla.com
GPS coordinates: 31.11000,-93.19000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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Toledo Bend Reservoir
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Magnolia Plantation
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Hodges Gardens State Park
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Cane River Creole National Historical Park
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Fort Jesup
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Oakland Plantation
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South Toledo Bend State Park
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Kate Chopin House
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Burr's Ferry Bridge
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Beauregard Parish Courthouse
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Beauregard Parish Training School
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Eden
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Badin-Roque House
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Britt Place
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First United Methodist Church
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DeRidder USO Building
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DeRidder Commercial Historic District
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Vernon Parish Courthouse
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Mayer Hirsch House
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Burks House
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Jones House
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Newton County Courthouse
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Edmond Ellison Smart House
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Pringle Theatre
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Sabine Theatre
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Cade Building
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