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Village
Village of Baskin
Baskin Veterans Memorial
Location of Baskin in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Franklin
Area
• Total	1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2)
• Land	1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	210
• Density	157.54/sq mi (60.83/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	318

Baskin is a small village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, 210 people lived in the village. This was a slight increase from 188 people in 2000. Baskin is located north of Winnsboro. Winnsboro is the main town of Franklin Parish.

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A Look at Baskin's Past

Baskin was named after Dr. Adolphus McDuffie Baskin. He was one of the first people to settle in this area. His work helped shape the early community.

Where is Baskin Located?

Baskin is found in the northwestern part of Franklin Parish. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°15′27″N 91°44′47″W. The village is right along U.S. Route 425. This road connects Baskin to other towns. Winnsboro is about 7 miles south. Rayville is about 16 miles north.

The village covers about 3.45 square kilometers (1.33 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.

Baskin's Changing Population

The number of people living in Baskin has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different census years:

In 2000, 188 people lived in Baskin. These people lived in 77 households. Many types of households made up the village. About half of the households were married couples. Some households had children under 18. Others had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.36 people.

The median age in Baskin in 2000 was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older. About one-quarter of the population was under 18. About one-fifth were 65 or older.

Schools in Baskin

The schools in Baskin are part of the Franklin Parish School Board. Baskin School is a local school. It teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. After finishing 8th grade, students from Baskin usually go to Franklin Parish High School. This high school is in Winnsboro. It is the only public high school in the parish.

History of Baskin School

Baskin School started in the late 1800s. Early classes were held in different places. A brick school building opened in 1916. The first class graduated from the school in 1920. In 1926, a new building opened. The school began teaching high school students. The high school part of the school closed in 1997. After that, Baskin School became a Pre-K through 8th grade school. The old 1926 building was taken down in 2021.

Baskin's Amazing Sports History

Baskin is famous for its incredible sports history. The Baskin High School women's basketball team, known as the Lady Rams, holds a world record! They achieved the longest winning streak in organized sports.

The Lady Rams' Unbeatable Streak

From 1948 to 1953, the Lady Rams won 218 games in a row. This amazing streak lasted for six years! After that streak ended, they started another one. They won 71 games in a row. Over ten years, the Lady Rams had an incredible record of 315 wins and only 2 losses. They won nine state championships. Their average winning margin was more than 30 points.

This legendary team was coached by Edna "Tiny" Tarbutton. She was so successful that she was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. The Hall of Fame is located in Natchitoches.

Famous People from Baskin

Baskin is the birthplace of Lainey Wilson. She is a very popular country music singer. In 2024, she won a Grammy Award for her music.

See also

• Baskin para niños (in Spanish)