Doyline, Louisiana facts for kids
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Doyline, Louisiana
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Location of Doyline in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Webster |
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| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.66 km2) |
| • Land | 3.33 sq mi (8.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
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| • Total | 674 |
| • Density | 202.52/sq mi (78.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-21590 |
Doyline is a small village located in southwestern Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 674 people lived there. It is part of the Minden area.
A TV show called True Blood, which is about vampires, filmed a scene in Doyline.
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History of Doyline
Doyline is a great place to enter Lake Bistineau and the Lake Bistineau State Park. This lake is a popular spot for fishing. It is also a reservoir for Dorcheat Bayou.
Doyline High School Sports
The Doyline High School Panthers won their state basketball championship in 1967. Two players from that team went on to have sports careers.
- Tommy Joe Eagles played basketball for Louisiana Tech University. He later became a head basketball coach for college teams.
- James Ponder "Jimmy" Stewart (1949-2017) played baseball for Northwestern State University. He also played for the California Angels team until a shoulder injury stopped him. In the early 1980s, Stewart coached basketball and was a pitching coach for three state championship baseball teams at Minden High School. From 1985 to 2005, he was the principal of Doyline High School.
Camp Minden Events
On August 24, 2006, there was an event at the Explo Systems site near Camp Minden. This site used to be a place where military bombs were taken apart and recycled. About 600 students nearby were moved to safety, and no one was hurt.
In December 2012, officials started removing a large amount of materials from Camp Minden. This led to people in Doyline being asked to leave their homes temporarily to ensure their safety.
Geography of Doyline
Doyline is located at 32°31′53″N 93°24′37″W / 32.53139°N 93.41028°W.
The village covers a total area of about 3.3 square miles (8.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,170 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,061 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 716 | −32.5% | |
| 1980 | 801 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 884 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 841 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 818 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 674 | −17.6% | |
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In 2000, Doyline had 841 people living in 325 households. About 32.6% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The population's age groups in 2000 were:
- 26.0% were under 18 years old.
- 12.1% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 25.8% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 23.4% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 12.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 35 years.
Notable People from Doyline
- James E. Bolin (1914–2002): He was born in Doyline and became a judge. He also served in the Louisiana House of Representatives.
- Tommy Joe Eagles (1949-1994): A college basketball coach who graduated from Doyline High School in 1967.
Images for kids
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Lake Bistineau south of Doyline
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Doyline Cemetery, started in 1885, has graves of State Representatives C.W. Thompson and Lizzie P. Thompson.
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Town Hall in Doyline
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The First Baptist Church of Doyline
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The United Methodist Church in Doyline
See also
In Spanish: Doyline para niños
