Heflin, Louisiana facts for kids
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Heflin, Louisiana
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Heflin Town Hall
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Location of Heflin 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 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 111.34/sq mi (42.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-33735 |
Heflin is a small village located in southern Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 213 people lived there.
In 2013, the people of Heflin voted to change their mayor. A new mayor, Ralph Lee James, was then chosen to lead the village.
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History of Heflin
Heflin gets its name from Charles Buckner Heflin (1829-1910). He was from Alabama and fought in the Confederate Army. After the war, he ran a cotton gin and worked in farming and business in the area.
Charles Heflin was also involved in local government. He served for eight years on the Webster Parish Police Jury, which is like the local governing body. He was also part of the local Democratic Executive Committee. He was a member of the Masonic lodge.
His son, William Thomas Heflin (1868-1936), was born in Webster Parish. He worked in the timber business. In 1916, he was elected as the sheriff of Winn Parish in North Louisiana.
Geography of Heflin
Heflin is located at coordinates 32°27′29″N 93°16′3″W / 32.45806°N 93.26750°W.
The village covers a total area of about 5 square kilometers (1.93 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Heflin has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1960 | 289 | — | |
| 1970 | 314 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 279 | −11.1% | |
| 1990 | 253 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 245 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 244 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 213 | −12.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 245 people living in Heflin. Most of the people were White (about 89%). About 9% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. Less than 1% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Heflin had about 2.58 people. About 36% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (64%) were married couples.
The median age in the village was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Heflin
Some notable people have connections to Heflin:
- David B. Bolen (born 1923) was a talented track and field athlete. He even competed in the Olympics! Later, he became a diplomat. He was the first African-American ambassador to a Soviet Bloc nation, East Germany.
- Baylus Benjamin McKinney (1886–1942) was born in Heflin. He was a composer who wrote 149 Christian hymns. Some of his famous songs include "The Nail-Scarred Hand" and "Wherever He Leads I'll Go." He was connected to the Bistineau Baptist Church near Heflin.
See also
In Spanish: Heflin (Luisiana) para niños
