Campti, Louisiana facts for kids
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Campti, Louisiana
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| Town of Campti | |
Natchitoches Parish Library off Hwy 71/84
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Location of Campti in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
| Founded | 1745 |
| Incorporated as a village | 1857 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 887 |
| • Density | 851.25/sq mi (328.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
71411
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-12280 |
Campti is a small town in the northern part of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2010, about 1,056 people lived there. It is part of the larger Natchitoches area. Campti is mostly flat farmland and is located on the eastern side of the Red River. Many cattle are also raised in this area.
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The Name of Campti
The name "Campti" is believed to come from a Natchitoches Indian chief. The French colonists knew him as "Le Roi Campti", which means "The King Campti". A French missionary, Père Valentin, visited Campti around 1745. This visit was the first time Campti was written about during the time of French Louisiana.
Campti's Past
In the years before the American Civil War, the area around Campti had many large cotton farms. Most of the people working on these farms were enslaved African Americans. However, by the time of the Civil War, some free people of color also lived in Campti. They were often related to white families who had lived there for a long time. These free people were generally accepted in the community. During the Civil War, at least nine men of color joined the Confederate Army.
The Civil War in Campti
During the Civil War, in April 1864, Union General A. J. Smith and his soldiers arrived in Campti. They came to help Rear-Admiral David D. Porter and his gunboats on the Red River. Confederate General St. John R. Liddell's troops had been bothering the Union ships. But they quickly left when Smith's large force arrived. On April 14, 1864, General Smith and his men burned what was left of Campti. The Union gunboats then safely returned upriver to Grand Ecore.
After the War
After the war, cotton farming and other types of agriculture continued to be important for the economy. Later, raising cattle also became a big part of the local economy. Today, large farms and ranches have changed the types of jobs available in the area. The population of Campti is still mostly African American, which shows its long history.
Where is Campti?
Campti is located at 31°53′44″N 93°6′50″W / 31.89556°N 93.11389°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People in Campti
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 101 | — | |
| 1890 | 310 | 206.9% | |
| 1910 | 664 | — | |
| 1920 | 670 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 999 | 49.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,004 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,014 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,045 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,078 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,069 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 929 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,057 | 13.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,056 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 887 | −16.0% | |
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2020 Census Information
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 157 | 17.7% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 679 | 76.55% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.68% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 32 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 1.47% |
In 2020, there were 887 people living in Campti. These people lived in 427 households, and 192 of these were families.
Schools and Library
The Natchitoches Parish School Board runs the public schools in the area. These include Fairview Alpha Elementary School and Lakeview Junior-Senior High School.
The Natchitoches Parish Library also has a branch in Campti called the Northeast Branch.
Famous People from Campti
- Maxine Brown Russell was a country singer born in Campti. She is in the Country Music Hall of Fame. She sang with her brother Jim Ed and sister Bonnie as The Browns.
- Robert Hilburn, a music journalist, spent his early childhood on a farm near Campti.
See also
In Spanish: Campti para niños
