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Gorum, Louisiana
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 Gorum, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Gorum, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71434
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 547408 |
Gorum is a small, quiet community located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's what's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger parish (like a county).
Discover Gorum, Louisiana
Gorum is found along Louisiana Highway 119. It is about 24 miles (39 km) south-southeast of Natchitoches, a larger city nearby.
Gorum's Post Office
Even though Gorum is a small community, it has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It first opened a long time ago, on November 21, 1890. The ZIP code for Gorum is 71434.
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