Jigger, Louisiana facts for kids
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Jigger, Louisiana
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 Jigger, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Jigger, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Franklin |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71249
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 543343 |
Jigger is a small, quiet place in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Jigger is a place where people live close together, but it doesn't have a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county or parish. The local government for Jigger is the Franklin Parish government.
Where is Jigger Located?
Jigger is found in the state of Louisiana. It's about five miles (which is 8.0 kilometers) west-southwest of another community called Gilbert. You can find Jigger right along Louisiana Highway 128.
How Did Jigger Get Its Name?
The name "Jigger" has a fun story! When the first post office was being set up there, the U.S. Postal Service needed a name for the community. The very first postmaster had a five-year-old son, and that son had a dog. The dog's name was chosen for the community. So, Jigger is named after a dog!
Postal Services in Jigger
Even though Jigger isn't a big city, it still has its own U.S. Postal Service office. This office helps people send and receive mail. The ZIP code for Jigger is 71249.
