Caldwell Parish, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caldwell Parish
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Parish
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Caldwell Parish Courthouse in Columbia
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Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Founded | 1838 |
| Named for | Local Caldwell family |
| Seat | Columbia |
| Largest village | Clarks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 541 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 529 sq mi (1,370 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 2.1% |
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| • Total | 9,645 |
| • Density | 17.828/sq mi (6.883/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
Caldwell Parish (which is Paroisse de Caldwell in French) is a special kind of county in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It's called a parish instead of a county. In 2020, about 9,645 people lived here. The main town and government center is Columbia.
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Exploring Caldwell Parish
Where is Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish is located in Louisiana. It covers a total area of about 541 square miles. Most of this area, about 529 square miles, is land. The rest, about 11 square miles, is water. That means about 2.1% of the parish is covered by water.
Main Roads
You can travel through Caldwell Parish using these important roads:
U.S. Highway 165
Louisiana Highway 4
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Neighboring Parishes
Caldwell Parish shares its borders with several other parishes:
- Jackson Parish (to the northwest)
- Ouachita Parish (to the north)
- Richland Parish (to the northeast)
- Franklin Parish (to the east)
- Catahoula Parish (to the southeast)
- La Salle Parish (to the south)
- Winn Parish (to the southwest)
Towns and Communities
Caldwell Parish has several towns and smaller communities where people live.
Towns
- Columbia is the biggest town and the parish seat. This is where the main government offices are.
Villages
Other Communities
There are also other places where people live, like:
- Banks Springs (a census-designated place)
- Bosco
- Copenhagen
- Corey
- Hebert
- Kelly
- Ward 5
People of Caldwell Parish
The population of Caldwell Parish changes over time. In 2020, there were 9,645 people living here. These people lived in about 3,665 households.
The people in Caldwell Parish come from many different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White (about 78%). About 16% were Black or African American. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Law Enforcement
The Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office is in charge of keeping the peace and enforcing laws in the parish.
Famous People from Caldwell Parish
Many interesting people have come from Caldwell Parish, including:
- Buddy Caldwell, who was the Louisiana State Attorney General.
- Graves B. Erskine, a very high-ranking Marine Corps General.
- Garland Gregory, a football player for LA Tech.
- Pam Kelly, a famous basketball player who won the Wade Trophy.
- John J. McKeithen, who served as the Governor of Louisiana.
- W. Fox McKeithen, who was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
- Clay Parker, who played baseball and was a punter for LSU.
- Neil Riser, who was elected as a Louisiana State Senator.
- Chet D. Traylor, who was a judge on the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Images for kids
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Martin Homeplace Museum outside Columbia
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The Caldwell Parish Library is located behind the courthouse in Columbia
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Caldwell Parish High School
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Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia
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Long Lake in Caldwell Parish; a landowner builds a pier with slide and diving board.
See also
In Spanish: Parroquia de Caldwell para niños
