Husser, Louisiana facts for kids
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Husser, Louisiana
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 Husser, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Husser, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Tangipahoa |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70442
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 541113 |
Husser is a small place in Louisiana, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Tangipahoa Parish. Husser has a special mail code, which is 70442.
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A Look at Husser's History
Long ago, the Choctaw people lived in this area. They called it "Chappepeela," which means "Hurricane River." This was generally the same area we know as Husser today.
How Husser Got Its Name
Later, the place was named Husser. It got its name from some of the first people who settled there. These early settlers were very good at starting businesses and making things happen. Husser covers about 16 square miles.
Husser Community Center
Husser is home to some special historical places. One of these is the Husser Community Center. This building has a long and interesting history.
From School to Community Hub
The Husser Community Center was first built in 1921. It started out as the Husser School. For over 20 years, many students learned and grew within its walls. However, the school closed in the 1940s because smaller schools were being combined into larger ones.
In 1946, a group of people from the community decided to buy the old school building. They bought it and two acres of land at an auction. They then turned the school into a place for everyone in the community to use. It became the Husser Community Center.
Restoring a Historic Building
After many years, the building became quiet and wasn't used much. In 2019, the Husser Community Organization decided it was time to bring the building back to life. They started asking for money to fix it up. The building had become old and worn out over time.
In December 2020, the Husser Community Center was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
