Kurthwood, Louisiana facts for kids
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Kurthwood, Louisiana
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 Kurthwood, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Kurthwood, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Vernon |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71443
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| GNIS feature ID | 547555 |
Kurthwood is a small, unincorporated community located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. Its ZIP code is 71443.
Welcome to Kurthwood!
Kurthwood is a quiet spot in Louisiana. It's not a big city or a town with a mayor. Instead, it's a community where people live and work. You can find it in the central part of Vernon Parish.
A Look Back: Kurthwood's History
Kurthwood has an interesting past, especially linked to the lumber industry. Before it was called Kurthwood, this area was known as Nona. Nona was a busy place because of its sawmills.
The Lumber Industry's Role
In the early 1900s, the lumber industry was very important here. A sawmill was a factory that cut logs into planks and boards. There was even a Nona Lumber Mill near Leesville. This mill helped the community grow.
The Nona Post Office opened in 1909. It helped people send and receive mail. James A. Grant Sr. was the first Postmaster. The post office closed in 1921.
Around 1920, a man named Joseph H. Kurth built a new lumber mill in Nona. Because of his work, the area was renamed Kurthwood. Joseph H. Kurth also became the Postmaster for the new Kurthwood Post Office. This shows how important the lumber business was to the community's name and growth.
