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Allen Parish, Louisiana

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Allen Parish sits in the southwestern part of Louisiana, about halfway between Lake Charles and Alexandria. This rural area is known for its rich Cajun culture and outdoor adventures.

The Calcasieu River flows through the parish, offering great spots for fishing and kayaking. Locals love to hunt in the dense pine forests that cover much of the land.

Oberlin is the parish seat, but Oakdale is the largest town. Allen Parish has plenty of natural beauty, with its forests and farmlands.

CategoryDetails
Parish NameAllen Parish
Parish SeatOberlin
PopulationApproximately 25,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesOakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, Reeves, Elizabeth, Mittie, Grant
Interstates and HighwaysUS-165, US-190, LA-10, LA-26
FIPS Code22-003
Total Area (Land and Water)766 square miles (762 sq mi land, 4 sq mi water)
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction)Vernon Parish (Northwest), Rapides Parish (North), Beauregard Parish (West), Evangeline Parish (East), Jefferson Davis Parish (South)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.6484° N, 92.7892° W
EtymologyNamed after Henry Watkins Allen, a Confederate general and the 17th governor of Louisiana during the American Civil War
Major LandmarksAllen Parish Courthouse, Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum, Coushatta Casino Resort, Leatherwood Museum, Allen Parish Library
WebsiteAllen Parish Website

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