Fairbanks, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairbanks, Louisiana
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 Fairbanks, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Fairbanks, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Ouachita |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71240
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 534876 |
Fairbanks is a small place in Louisiana, located in an area called Ouachita Parish. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger parish government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Fairbanks is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the local county or parish government takes care of services like roads and public safety.
Where is Fairbanks Located?
Fairbanks is found along Louisiana Highway 134. It is also quite close to U.S. Route 165, which is a bigger road. This community is about 10.5 miles (or about 17 kilometers) north-northeast of downtown Monroe. Monroe is a larger city in Louisiana.
Post Office and ZIP Code
Even though Fairbanks is an unincorporated community, it still has its own post office. This post office helps people in the area send and receive mail. The special ZIP code for Fairbanks is 71240.
