Bienville Parish Map, Louisiana

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Bienville Parish, Louisiana

Bienville Parish sits in the northern part of Louisiana, about halfway between Shreveport and Monroe. It’s a place where history and nature intertwine.
The parish is home to Lake Bistineau, which forms part of its western border. Locals take pride in their small towns like Arcadia, the parish seat. You’ll find friendly faces and Southern hospitality here.
The area’s economy has roots in timber and agriculture. This rural parish is named after Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, a French colonizer who founded New Orleans.
Category | Details |
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Parish Name | Bienville Parish |
Parish Seat | Arcadia |
Population | Approximately 12,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Arcadia, Gibsland, Ringgold, Castor, Saline, Jamestown, Mount Lebanon |
Interstates and Highways | I-20, US-80, LA-4, LA-9, LA-154, LA-507 |
FIPS Code | 22-013 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 822 square miles (811 sq mi land, 11 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Webster Parish (Northwest), Claiborne Parish (North), Lincoln Parish (Northeast), Bossier Parish (West), Jackson Parish (East), Red River Parish (Northwest), Natchitoches Parish (South), Winn Parish (Southeast) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Louisiana |
Coordinates | 32.3474° N, 93.0555° W |
Etymology | Named after Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, a French colonizer and governor of French Louisiana |
Major Landmarks | Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum, Bienville Depot Museum, Driskill Mountain (highest point in Louisiana), Mill Creek Reservoir, historic downtown Arcadia |
Website | Bienville Parish Website |
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