Claiborne Parish, Louisiana | |
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![]() 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. | |
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State | ![]() |
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 |
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,[1] and was named for the first Louisiana governor, William C. C. Claiborne. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,170.[2] The parish seat is Homer.[3]
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