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Claiborne Parish

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Claiborne Parish is located in the state of Louisiana. It was founded in 1828, the parish seat is Homer (which is the largest city) and as of 2000, the population was 16,851. The parish is named for the first Louisiana Govenor, William C.C. Claiborne. Two Louisiana Commissioners of Agriculture and Forestry have roots in Claiborne Parish: Dave L. Pearce, who served from 1952-1956 and again from 1960-1976, and Bob Odom, in office from 1980-2008.

Antebellum Homes

The Carriage House

Claiborne Parish consists of 37 populated places: Listings include cities, towns, and census designated places, neighborhoods, subdivisions, and settlements.)

Antiock
Arizona
Athens
Aycock
Blackburn
Colquitt
Darley
Dykesville
Gordon
Haynesville
Homer
Hurricane
Langston
Lisbon
Mahan
Marsalis
McKenzie
Millerton
Mulnix
Oaks
Old Athens
Point Pleasant
Ruple
Scottsville
Sharon
Spring Lake
Sugar Creek
Summerfield
Tulip
Weldon
Bridges Mill
Forest Grove
Hebron
Holly Springs
Norton Corner
Russellville
Soco

Homer City Hall

Cities & Towns Include:

Homer (parish seat/largest city)
Haynesville (gateway to Louisiana)
Athens
Summerfield
Lisbon
Junction City

Haynesville, LA

Major Highways:

U.S. Highway 79
Louisiana Highway 2
Louisiana Highway 9

Scenic Byway

LA HWY 2

Louisiana Hwy 2 is a two lane road through Claiborne Parish. It is a Scenic Byway and for the most part it is a great way to see some of the countryside. La 2 alt. will continue the sight seeing tour and take you to some rural areas that have some wonderful sites to see. The highway is not greatly traveled and is in good condition.

Adjacent Parishes:

Columbia County, Arkansas (northwest)
Union County, Arkansas (northeast)
Union Parish (east)
Lincoln Parish (southeast)
Bienville Parish (south)
Webster Parish (west)

Alabama Methodist Church

Located on the Union/Claiborne Parish Line

The Alabama Methodist Church (est. in the 1800′s) sits on the Union Parish side of the border. The cemetary sits behind it. It stands on the corner of La 2 alt and Weldon Church Rd.

Forests, Parks, and Preserves:

Kisatchie National Forest
Lake Claiborne State Park
North Louisiana Hill Farm Experimental Station (LSU)

Lake Sunset

Lake Claiborne

Claiborne Parish Courthouse

Homer, LA

Claiborne Parish courthouse is a classic example of Greek Revival architecture. It is one of only four antebellum courthouses that is still in use today.

State Historical Markers:

Arizona Academy Site
Claiborne Parish Court House
Russellville

Arizona Academy Site

Claiborne Parish

Parish Waterways:

Scenic Riverway

taken from LA HWY 2

Bayou D’Arbonne
Corney Lake
Crows Creek
Lake Claiborne
Sugar Creek

Corney Lake

Near Summerfield

Claiborne Parish has 768 square miles in which 13 square miles of it is water.

Claiborne Parish has many wonderful things to offer. The rural settings are picturesque. Artists that photograph nature or paint landscapes can find wonderful subjects to work with. Hunting, fishing, and school sports, all have a place here. Camping, swimming, skiing, and boating are just a few things to enjoy. Old homes, churches, and the courthouse, many buildings to see that were built in and around the time when this parish became Claiborne Parish. Good food and friendly people bring it all together.

Welcome to Claiborne Parish.

Conserve our forests and wetlands. They are our childrens future and a reflection of our past.

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