Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish (French: Paroisse de Jefferson Davis) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 32,250. The parish seat is Jennings. Jefferson Davis Parish is named after the president of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, Jefferson Davis. It is located in southwestern Louisiana and forms a part of the Acadiana region.
Jefferson Davis Parish | |
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Parish | |
Elton Methodist Church in Elton. | |
Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
Louisiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 30°14′33″N 92°40′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Founded | January 1, 1913 |
| Named for | Jefferson Davis |
| Seat | Jennings |
| Largest city | Jennings |
| Area | |
| • Total | 659 sq mi (1,710 km2) |
| • Land | 651 sq mi (1,690 km2) |
| • Water | 7.2 sq mi (19 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 32,250 |
| • Density | 49/sq mi (19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
In 2005, the parish was damaged significantly by Hurricane Rita, which caused much wind damage and flooding in the western part of the parish. The storm also caused Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge to be affected by saltwater intrusion.
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