Quitman, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quitman, Louisiana
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The Jimmie Davis Tabernacle is located east of Quitman
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Location of Quitman in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 171.31/sq mi (66.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-63120 |
Quitman is a small village located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there.
Quitman is about 15 miles (24 km) south of a city called Ruston. It is also 9 miles (14 km) north of Jonesboro. Jonesboro is the main town for Jackson Parish. Quitman is also very close to the Jackson Bienville Wildlife Area, which is a place for nature and animals.
Quitman is part of the Ruston area, which is a group of towns and cities that are connected. East of Quitman, you can find the Jimmie Davis Tabernacle. This is a special hall where gospel music meetings are held. Behind the tabernacle, you can visit the graves of former Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis and his first wife. Jimmie Davis grew up nearby in a community that no longer exists.
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Village Geography
Quitman is located at coordinates 32°20′48″N 92°43′21″W. The village covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Schools in Quitman
Quitman High School is the local public school. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school has a friendly rivalry with Weston High School.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Quitman has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census years:
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| 1910 | 215 | — | |
| 1920 | 177 | −17.7% | |
| 1930 | 207 | 16.9% | |
| 1940 | 212 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 204 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 185 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 169 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 231 | 36.7% | |
| 1990 | 162 | −29.9% | |
| 2000 | 168 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 181 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 160 | −11.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 168 people living in Quitman. Most of the people were White (99.40%). A small number were African American (0.60%). About 1.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Quitman
- Rodney Alexander is a former U.S. representative for Louisiana. He also used to be the Secretary of Veteran's Affairs for Louisiana. He lives in Quitman.
- Toby Borland was a professional baseball player. He was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2004. He played for teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox.
See also
In Spanish: Quitman (Luisiana) para niños
