Keithville, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keithville
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 Keithville
Location in Louisiana
Keithville
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| States |  Louisiana |
| Parish |  Caddo Parish |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71047
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
Keithville is a small, unincorporated community in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States. This means it's a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city. Keithville is located south of Shreveport along U.S. Route 171. Even though it's not a city, it has its own post office with the ZIP code 71047.
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Discovering Keithville's Past
Keithville started to grow in the early 1880s. This happened when two important railroads, the Southern Pacific and the Houston-Shreveport lines, met on land owned by the Keith brothers.
The Keith Family's Impact
One of the Keith brothers was Perry Polk Keith. He was a State Representative and served in the government from 1912 to 1928. Perry Keith was a Methodist, and he generously donated land for a church. This church is now known as the Keithville United Methodist Church.
Building the Church
Construction on the church began in 1904, led by Tom Hudnall. The very first service was held on October 4, 1904. The church was officially dedicated in December 1905. A special brass bell was placed in its steeple. This bell had an interesting past: it was originally used on a train locomotive! It came from a plantation in Coushatta, which is in Red River Parish.
Learning in Keithville
The Caddo Parish School Board manages the public schools in the area.
- Keithville Elementary/Middle School is a local school for younger students.
Getting Around Keithville
Keithville is connected by several important roads and highways. These roads help people travel to and from the community.
Main Roads and Highways
- Interstate 49
- U.S. Route 171
- Louisiana Highway 169
- Louisiana Highway 525
- Louisiana Highway 789
Famous Faces from Keithville
Some notable people have connections to Keithville:
- Sherri Smith Buffington: She was a state senator.
- Claude King: A country music singer and songwriter. He was born in Keithville in 1923 and was famous for his song "Wolverton Mountain". He passed away in Shreveport in 2013.
- Lenton Malry: He was the first African American to serve in the New Mexico House of Representatives. He also served on the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners.
- Keith Nale: A firefighter and former player on the TV show Survivor. He appeared on Survivor: San Juan Del Sur and Survivor: Second Chances.
