Saint Maurice, Louisiana facts for kids
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Saint Maurice, Louisiana
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 Saint Maurice, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Saint Maurice, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Winn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.67 sq mi (17.26 km2) |
| • Land | 6.67 sq mi (17.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 39.91/sq mi (15.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71471
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 547937 |
Saint Maurice is a small community in Winn Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated community. This means it's a place recognized by the census for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2010, about 323 people lived in Saint Maurice. By 2020, the population was 266. The community has its own ZIP code, which is 71471.
A Look at Saint Maurice History
Saint Maurice has a connection to the past through a place called the St. Maurice Plantation. This historic plantation was located very close to the Red River. It was there until June 5, 1981.
Today, the part of the Red River where the plantation once sat is an "oxbow." An oxbow is a U-shaped lake or pond that forms when a river changes its path over time. The river cuts off a bend, leaving a separate body of water behind.
See also
In Spanish: St. Maurice (Luisiana) para niños
