Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
Claiborne Parish (French: Paroisse de Claiborne) is a parish located in the northwestern section of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish was formed in 1828, and was named for the first Louisiana governor, William C. C. Claiborne. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,170. The parish seat is Homer.
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana | |
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Parish | |
The Claiborne Parish Courthouse was built in 1860 in Greek style. It served as a point of departure for Confederate troops. | |
Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
Louisiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Region | North Louisiana |
| Founded | March 15, 1828 |
| Named for | William C. C. Claiborne |
| Parish seat | Homer |
| Largest municipality | Lisbon (area) Homer (population) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,990 km2 (767 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1,960 km2 (755 sq mi) |
| • Water | 30 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| • percentage | 4 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,170 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 14,038 |
| • Density | 7.1/km2 (18/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 318 |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | Claiborne Parish Government |
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