Jefferson Davis Parish Map, Louisiana
We allow you to use our Jefferson Davis Parish map. Attribution is required.
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish sits in southwest Louisiana, about halfway between Lake Charles and Lafayette. The parish is mostly flat farmland, with rice and crawfish as the big crops.
Jennings is the biggest town and parish seat, but it’s still pretty small. Folks here love their Cajun culture. It has good food, music, and laid-back attitudes.
Summers are brutally hot and humid. The county is named after the president of the Confederacy, which might raise a few eyebrows these days.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Parish Seat | Jennings |
| Population | Approximately 31,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Jennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Elton, Fenton, Hathaway, Roanoke, Lacassine |
| Interstates and Highways | I-10, US-90, US-165, LA-26, LA-102 |
| FIPS Code | 22-053 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 659 square miles (651 sq mi land, 8 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Allen Parish (North), Evangeline Parish (Northeast), Acadia Parish (East), Vermilion Parish (Southeast), Cameron Parish (South), Calcasieu Parish (West), Beauregard Parish (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.2431° N, 92.6736° W |
| Etymology | Named after Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | Zigler Museum, Tupper Museum, Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, Gator Chateau, Welsh Museum |
| Website | Jefferson Davis Parish Website |
Louisiana Parish Maps
Get to know all the parishes in Louisiana with our map collection.
