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Many, Louisiana
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Town
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Louisiana Highway 6 in Many
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Location of Many in Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Sabine |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Incorporated | March 21, 1843 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Robert H. Hable Jr. (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,571 |
| • Density | 754.62/sq mi (291.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
71449
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-48470 |
Many (/ˈmæni/) is a town in, and the parish seat of Sabine Parish in western Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,853 at the 2010 census, a decrease of 36 or 1.246% from 2000.
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History
The site where Many currently sits was originally a Belgian settlement believed to be founded in 1837. The Town of Many was officially founded March 21, 1843, when the Louisiana Legislature passed Act 46. The act split Natchitoches Parish into several new parishes, including Sabine Parish. That Act declared that the seat of government for the newly created Sabine Parish, be named in honor of Colonel James B. Many, who commanded the garrison at the nearby Fort Jesup.
Geography
Many is located at 31°34′4″N 93°28′40″W / 31.56778°N 93.47778°W (31.567769, -93.477721). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), all land.
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Many has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
62 (17) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
93 (34) |
93 (34) |
88 (31) |
79 (26) |
68 (20) |
61 (16) |
77 (25) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
38 (3) |
44 (7) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
67 (19) |
70 (21) |
69 (21) |
64 (18) |
51 (11) |
43 (6) |
36 (2) |
52 (11) |
| Average precipitation inches (cm) | 5 (13) |
4.6 (12) |
4.6 (12) |
4.1 (10) |
5 (13) |
4.5 (11) |
4 (10) |
3.7 (9.4) |
3.6 (9.1) |
3.9 (9.9) |
4.4 (11) |
5.5 (14) |
53 (130) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 143 | — | |
| 1890 | 133 | −7.0% | |
| 1900 | 354 | 166.2% | |
| 1910 | 683 | 92.9% | |
| 1920 | 668 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,239 | 85.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,474 | 19.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,681 | 14.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,164 | 88.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,112 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,988 | 28.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,112 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,889 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,853 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,571 | −9.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,083 | 42.12% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,303 | 50.68% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.47% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 105 | 4.08% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 1.91% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,571 people, 898 households, and 543 families residing in the town.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,853 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 48.1% Black, 44.3% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian and 2.6% from two or more races. 2.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Culture
- Hodges Gardens, Park and Wilderness Area
Education
Public schools in Sabine Parish are operated by the Sabine Parish School Board. The town of Many is zoned to Many Elementary School (Grades PK-4), Many Junior High School (Grades 5–8), and Many High School (Grades 9–12).
Many is also home to the Central Louisiana Technical College's Sabine Valley Campus. The campus offers technical education programs, general education courses, high school dual enrollment, adult basic education, and workforce development training.
Media
Newspaper
- The Sabine Index
Radio
All of the radio stations in Many are in the Natchitoches market.
| Frequency | Callsign | Format | Owner |
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| 89.3 | KAVK | Religious | American Family Association |
| 99.9 | KTEZ | Adult contemporary | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
| 107.1 | KWLV | Country | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
Notable people
- Cliff Ammons, former Louisiana state representative and the "father of Toledo Bend Reservoir", was on the faculty of Many High School from 1948 to 1967.
- Frank Cole, former football coach at Many High School who served in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature between 1944 and 1960
- U.S. Representative Ed Gossett was born 1902 in a sawmill camp known as Yellow Pine, near Many.
- Charlie Joiner, former National Football League wide receiver and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was born in Many.
- Frances (Poppy) Northcutt, the first female engineer to work in NASA's Mission Control during Apollo 8.
- John S. Pickett, Jr., state representative 1968 to 1972, 11th Judicial District Court judge 1972 to 1990, school board member of Sabine Parish School Board
- Benjamin Teekell, state representative from Red River Parish from 1920 to 1928, was living in Many in the 1930 United States Census
- Ronald G. Tompkins, American physician and academic
Gallery
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Many welcome sign
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Downtown Many facing east
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Many City Hall
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Sabine Theater
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Sabine State Bank
See also
In Spanish: Many (Luisiana) para niños
