Cheneyville, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cheneyville, Louisiana
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Location of Cheneyville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Rapides |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 460.63/sq mi (177.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-14660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406260 |
Cheneyville is a small town located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's part of the larger Alexandria area. In 2010, about 625 people lived there.
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History of Cheneyville
This town got its name from an early settler named William Cheney.
Religious History and the Restoration Movement
Cheneyville is important in the history of a religious movement called the Restoration Movement. This movement is connected to a leader named Alexander Campbell. In 1843, many members of a Baptist church in Cheneyville decided to join the Churches of Christ. This happened because their leader, William Prince Ford, was inspired by Campbell's ideas.
The Cheneyville Christian Church is the oldest church linked to the Restoration Movement in Louisiana. In 1857, Alexander Campbell himself visited the church. He was very impressed by how well people of different races got along there.
Solomon Northup's Story
William Prince Ford, the church leader, is also known for being the first owner of Solomon Northup. Solomon Northup was an African-American man who was born free. However, he was kidnapped in Washington, D.C., in 1841. He was then sold to Ford in New Orleans.
Solomon Northup's amazing and difficult life story was later made into a feature film called Twelve Years a Slave. This movie helps people understand what he went through.
People from Cheneyville
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Cheneyville:
- C. H. "Sammy" Downs lived in Cheneyville.
- Wilbur Dyer was a state representative for south Rapides Parish from 1974 to 1980.
- Sue Eakin was an author and editor. She helped publish the book Twelve Years a Slave, which tells Solomon Northup's story.
- Leroy Augustus Stafford was a planter from Rapides Parish. He became a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Geography of Cheneyville
Cheneyville is a small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population Information
The population of Cheneyville has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 498 | — | |
| 1920 | 678 | 36.1% | |
| 1930 | 835 | 23.2% | |
| 1940 | 913 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 918 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,037 | 13.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,082 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 865 | −20.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,005 | 16.2% | |
| 2000 | 901 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 625 | −30.6% | |
| 2020 | 468 | −25.1% | |
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Cheneyville's Population in 2020
The most recent count of people in Cheneyville was in 2020.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 121 | 25.85% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 320 | 68.38% |
| Other/Mixed | 22 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 1.07% |
In 2020, there were 468 people living in Cheneyville. These people lived in 275 households, and 156 of those were families.
See also
In Spanish: Cheneyville para niños
