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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Red River Parish''' is a [[parish]] located in the northwestern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Louisiana]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 7,620. The [[parish seat]] is [[Coushatta, Louisiana|Coushatta]]. The parish was created in 1871 during the [[Reconstruction era]] and named for the [[Red River of the South|Red River]] which flows through the area.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Red River Parish was established in 1871, carved out of parts of [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana|Bienville]], [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana|Bossier]], [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana|Caddo]], [[DeSoto Parish, Louisiana|DeSoto]], and [[Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana|Natchitoches]] parishes. The area has a rich history tied to the [[Red River of the South]], which was a significant transportation route for early settlers and traders.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the parish has a total area of 402 square miles (1,040 km²), of which 389 square miles (1,010 km²) is land and 13 square miles (34 km²) (3.2%) is water. The [[Red River of the South|Red River]] forms the western boundary of the parish.<br />
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=== Adjacent parishes ===<br />
* [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana|Caddo Parish]] (northwest)<br />
* [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana|Bossier Parish]] (north)<br />
* [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana|Bienville Parish]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana|Natchitoches Parish]] (southeast)<br />
* [[DeSoto Parish, Louisiana|DeSoto Parish]] (southwest)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,620 people, 2,900 households, and 1,900 families residing in the parish. The population density was 19.6 people per square mile (7.6/km²). The racial makeup of the parish was 55.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 42.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 1.2% of the population.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Town ===<br />
* [[Coushatta, Louisiana|Coushatta]] (parish seat)<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Edgefield, Louisiana|Edgefield]]<br />
* [[Hall Summit, Louisiana|Hall Summit]]<br />
* [[Martin, Louisiana|Martin]]<br />
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== Education ==<br />
The parish is served by the [[Red River Parish School District]], which includes [[Red River High School (Louisiana)|Red River High School]], [[Red River Junior High School]], and [[Red River Elementary School]].<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Red River Parish is primarily based on agriculture, forestry, and oil and gas extraction. The [[Red River of the South|Red River]] also provides opportunities for fishing and recreation.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in the parish include:<br />
* [[U.S. Route 71]]<br />
* [[Louisiana Highway 1]]<br />
* [[Louisiana Highway 155]]<br />
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== Notable people ==<br />
* [[Joe W. Davis]], former mayor of [[Huntsville, Alabama]], was born in Red River Parish.<br />
* [[Joe Adcock]], a professional baseball player, was born in Coushatta.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of parishes in Louisiana]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Red River Parish, Louisiana]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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[[Category:Red River Parish, Louisiana]]<br />
[[Category:1871 establishments in Louisiana]]<br />
[[Category:Parishes in Louisiana]]<br />
[[Category:Northwestern Louisiana]]<br />
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