Beauregard Parish Map, Louisiana
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Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Beauregard Parish sits in the southwestern part of Louisiana, bordering Texas. This rural area is known for its pine forests and friendly small towns.
DeRidder is the parish seat, which has a nice downtown with a historic jail that’s now a museum. Locals love to fish in the many streams and lakes across the landscape.
The parish was named after Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, a controversial figure today. Forestry and agriculture drive the local economy, with timber being a major export.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Beauregard Parish |
| Parish Seat | DeRidder |
| Population | Approximately 37,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | DeRidder, Merryville, Singer, Longville, Ragley, Dry Creek |
| Interstates and Highways | US-171, US-190, LA-27, LA-12 |
| FIPS Code | 22-011 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,166 square miles (1,157 sq mi land, 9 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Vernon Parish (North), Allen Parish (East), Jefferson Davis Parish (Southeast), Calcasieu Parish (South), Newton County, Texas (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.8466° N, 93.2875° W |
| Etymology | Named after Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, a prominent figure in the Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | Beauregard Parish Courthouse, Gothic Jail, Kisatchie National Forest, West Bay Wildlife Management Area, Beauregard Museum |
| Website | Beauregard Parish Website |
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