Fairview Alpha, Louisiana facts for kids
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Fairview Alpha
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 Fairview Alpha
Location in Louisiana
Fairview Alpha
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches, Red River |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 541142 |
Fairview Alpha is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches and Red River parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana. At one time, it was known as Messick and Alpha.
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History
According to the United States Geological Survey, Fairview Alpha was "originally named Messick for a family that owned a store here, however, when the Alpha School (Natchitoches Parish) and Fairview School (Red River Parish) were combined in 1912, the new name came into use".
Education
The community is served by the Natchitoches Parish School Board.
Transportation
U.S. highways
U.S. 71
U.S. 84
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