Bienville Parish, LA
Bienville Parish, Louisiana | |
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Parish | |
 Location within the state of Louisiana | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Founded | March 14, 1848 |
| Parish seat | Arcadia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 822 sq mi (2,130 km2) |
| • Land | 811 sq mi (2,100 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,581 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Bienville Parish is a parish located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,581. The parish seat is Arcadia. The parish was formed in 1848 from parts of Claiborne Parish and Jackson Parish.
History[edit | edit source]
Bienville Parish was named in honor of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, a French colonial governor of Louisiana. The area has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War and its development during the Reconstruction era.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Bienville Parish covers a total area of 822 square miles, of which 811 square miles is land and 11 square miles is water. The parish is part of the Ark-La-Tex region, which includes parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.
Adjacent parishes[edit | edit source]
- Claiborne Parish (north)
- Lincoln Parish (northeast)
- Jackson Parish (east)
- Winn Parish (southeast)
- Natchitoches Parish (southwest)
- Red River Parish (west)
- Webster Parish (northwest)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, Bienville Parish had a population of 12,581. The population density was approximately 15.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the parish was diverse, with a significant percentage of African American and Caucasian residents.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Bienville Parish is primarily based on agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing. The parish is also known for its natural resources, including timber and minerals.
Education[edit | edit source]
Bienville Parish is served by the Bienville Parish School Board, which operates several public schools in the area. Higher education opportunities are available in nearby parishes, including Grambling State University in Lincoln Parish.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways that run through Bienville Parish include Interstate 20, U.S. Route 80, and Louisiana Highway 9. The parish is also served by several local roads and highways that connect it to neighboring parishes and regions.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Villages[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, infamous outlaws, were ambushed and killed in Bienville Parish in 1934.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of parishes in Louisiana
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Bienville Parish, Louisiana
- Arcadia, Louisiana
- Gibsland, Louisiana
- Ringgold, Louisiana
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Municipalities and communities of Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States | ||
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