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Grant Parish, Louisiana

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Grant Parish sits in the heart of central Louisiana, about 40 miles north of Alexandria. Kisatchie National Forest covers a big chunk of the central part of the parish.

This rural county is home to around 22,000 folks spread across small towns and farmland. Colfax serves as the parish seat, with its historic courthouse right on Main Street.

The Red River forms the eastern border, offering great fishing spots and scenic views. The parish has deep roots in the timber industry, with pine forests still covering the region.

CategoryDetails
Parish NameGrant Parish
Parish SeatColfax
PopulationApproximately 22,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesColfax, Dry Prong, Pollock, Georgetown, Montgomery, Verda
Interstates and HighwaysUS-71, US-167, LA-8, LA-34
FIPS Code22-043
Total Area (Land and Water)665 square miles (643 sq mi land, 22 sq mi water)
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction)Winn Parish (North), La Salle Parish (East), Rapides Parish (South), Natchitoches Parish (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.5351° N, 92.6743° W
EtymologyNamed after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States
Major LandmarksKisatchie National Forest, Grant Parish Courthouse, Colfax Riot Memorial, Iatt Lake, Nantachie Lake
WebsiteGrant Parish Website

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