Dubberly, Louisiana facts for kids
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Dubberly, Louisiana
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U.S. Post Office in Dubberly
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Location of Dubberly 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 | 3.95 sq mi (10.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.94 sq mi (10.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 63.47/sq mi (24.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-21835 |
Dubberly is a small village located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 250 people lived there. Dubberly is part of the larger Minden area.
Famous People from Dubberly
Dubberly has been home to some notable people.
Leaders and Politicians
- Robert F. Kennon, who later became the Governor of Louisiana, was born in Dubberly in 1902. He grew up in nearby Minden.
- Nicholas J. Sandlin was a farmer, lawyer, and journalist. He lived near Dubberly in the 1850s. He also served as a district attorney and a state representative.
- Another state representative from Dubberly was Irvin Talton. He held his seat from 1880 to 1884.
- Gene Reynolds, a Democrat, lives in Dubberly. He currently serves as the state representative for District 10.
- Joe Butler was the mayor of Dubberly for 16 years. He was the father-in-law of former Webster Parish Sheriff Larkin T. Riser.
Musicians and Educators
- James Burton, a very popular rock and roll and Country music guitarist, was born in Dubberly in 1939.
- Robert L. Frye was a former principal at Dubberly High School. He ran for state education superintendent in 1972.
Sgt. Joshua Tomlinson Interchange
On September 11, 2013, a special highway interchange was named in honor of United States Army Sergeant Joshua Tomlinson. This interchange is located at Interstate 20 and Louisiana State Highway 531, between Minden and Dubberly.
Joshua Tomlinson was a brave soldier who died while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was part of the 5th Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, based in Germany.
Representative Gene Reynolds from Dubberly helped pass the bill to honor Sergeant Tomlinson. Reynolds had been Tomlinson's principal at Lakeside High School. He said, "He will always be that student, with a smile and character that we would like from all our children. We now honor [him] ... with this tribute that keep his memory alive forever."
Another interchange nearby, at the Minden-Sibley exit on Interstate 20, is named for Army Sgt. Joshua B. Madden, a hero from the Iraq War.
Geography of Dubberly
Dubberly is located at 32°32′23″N 93°14′16″W / 32.53972°N 93.23778°W. This means it's in the northern part of Louisiana.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers) of land. It is almost entirely land, with very little water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Dubberly has changed over the years:
- 1960: 249 people
- 1970: 212 people
- 1980: 421 people
- 1990: 253 people
- 2000: 290 people
- 2010: 273 people
- 2020: 250 people
In 2000, there were 290 people living in Dubberly. There were 120 households, and 90 of these were families. The village had about 73.8 people per square mile.
Most people in Dubberly were White (88.97%), with 10.00% being African American. A small number were Native American or of mixed races. About 2.41% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.42 people.
The median age in the village was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Dubberly para niños
