Avoyelles Parish Map, Louisiana

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Avoyelles Parish sits in central Louisiana, where swamps and sugar cane fields stretch out for miles. Its Creole and Cajun roots influence everything from the food to the music.
Nature lovers will find plenty to do, too. The bayous offer endless opportunities for fishing and exploring, including Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area.
The parish seat, Marksville, has a laid-back vibe but comes alive during the annual Cochon de Lait Festival, a local favorite.
Category | Details |
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Parish Name | Avoyelles Parish |
Parish Seat | Marksville |
Population | Approximately 40,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Marksville, Bunkie, Mansura, Simmesport, Moreauville, Cottonport, Plaucheville, Hessmer, Evergreen |
Interstates and Highways | US-71, US-165, LA-1, LA-29, LA-107, LA-115 |
FIPS Code | 22-009 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 866 square miles (832 sq mi land, 34 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | La Salle Parish (North), Catahoula Parish (North), Concordia Parish (Northeast), West Feliciana Parish (East), Pointe Coupee Parish (Southeast), St. Landry Parish (South), Evangeline Parish (Southwest), Rapides Parish (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Louisiana |
Coordinates | 31.0755° N, 92.0028° W |
Etymology | Named after the Avoyel people, a Native American tribe that originally inhabited the area |
Major Landmarks | Paragon Casino Resort, Fort DeRussy, Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site, Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center, Avoyelles Courthouse |
Website | Avoyelles Parish Website |
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