Crosskeys, Louisiana facts for kids
Crosskeys is a small place in Louisiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town would.
Quick facts for kids
Crosskeys
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Location in Louisiana
Crosskeys
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo, Red River |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 554139 |
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Discovering Crosskeys
Crosskeys is a unique place because it sits across two different areas. These areas are called parishes in Louisiana. It is located in both Red River Parish and Caddo Parish.
Where is Crosskeys Located?
Crosskeys is found in the northwestern part of Louisiana. Its exact location can be pinpointed using special numbers called coordinates. These are 32 degrees, 14 minutes, 14 seconds North latitude and 93 degrees, 29 minutes, 44 seconds West longitude. This helps people find it on a map.
Elevation and Time Zone
The land where Crosskeys is located is about 138 feet (or 42 meters) above sea level. This is its elevation. The community is in the Central Time Zone. This means it follows Central Standard Time (CST) for most of the year. During warmer months, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county or parish government. For Crosskeys, this means the governments of Red River Parish and Caddo Parish help manage things.
