Dubach, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Dubach
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Dubach: Dogtrot Capital of the World
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Location of Dubach in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 908 |
| • Density | 499.72/sq mi (192.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-21800 |
| Website | http://www.dubachla.com |
Dubach is a town in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 961 at the 2010 census, an increase from 800 in 2000. Dubach High School, located centrally in the town, is noted for fielding good athletic teams in basketball and often defeats teams from much larger towns and cities. Dubach is also known as the "Dogtrot Capital of the World" because of the presence of numerous nearby dogtrot houses.
Dubach is part of the Ruston Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Dubach also had a semiprofessional baseball team, part of the North Louisiana "Big 8", during the 1940s and 1950s. Despite its small size, the team had no trouble recruiting players.
In the fall of 2005, Dubach voters defeated a bond issue that would have funded renovations to Hico Elementary and Dubach High schools. Despite a well-spoken campaign by high school principal Donna Doss, voters killed the issue by a wide margin. Local media speculated that the economic effects of Hurricane Katrina may have swayed voters to err on the side of caution with regards to new taxation.
Geography
Dubach is located at 32°41′59″N 92°39′26″W / 32.69972°N 92.65722°W (32.699768, -92.657286).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (2.72%) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 714 | — | |
| 1920 | 726 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 608 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 749 | 23.2% | |
| 1950 | 703 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,013 | 44.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,096 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,161 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 843 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 800 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 961 | 20.1% | |
| 2020 | 908 | −5.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 473 | 52.09% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 354 | 38.99% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.33% |
| Other/Mixed | 52 | 5.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 2.86% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 908 people, 387 households, and 241 families residing in the town.
Arts and culture
The Autrey house (and museum) just west of town is the oldest home in the area and is an excellent example of the early and rare form of frontier architecture.
Festivals
Dubach is also home to the Louisiana Chicken Festival, held in late September.
Parks and recreation
Fishing and hunting in the area are among the best in the south. The area woods teem with wildlife, including: squirrel, deer, bobcat, raccoons—even bear and panther. Fishing is available on Bayou D'Arbonne.
Notable people
- Bill Doss, an American rock musician and native of Dubach.
- Dixie Garr, Technology Executive
Images for kids
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Dogtrot house on display off U.S. Route 167 in Dubach
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Water tower
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Town Hall
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Dubach High School
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Aerial View of Dubach, Louisiana
See also
In Spanish: Dubach para niños
