Springville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Springville, Louisiana
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 Springville, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Springville, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Livingston |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 556128 |
Springville (also known as Centerville) is a small place in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger parish (like a county) it's part of.
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Where is Springville Located?
Springville is found in the southeastern part of Louisiana. It's located within Livingston Parish, which is one of the many parishes in the state. If you were to look at a map, its exact spot is around 30°26′08″N 90°40′59″W / 30.43556°N 90.68306°W. This area is part of the Central Time Zone.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town does. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the services like roads, police, and fire departments are usually provided by the larger county or, in Louisiana's case, the parish. Springville is one such community.
About Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish is like a county in other states. It's named after Edward Livingston, a famous American politician. The parish seat, which is like the main administrative town, is Livingston. The parish is known for its natural beauty, including rivers and forests.
Quick Facts About Springville
- Location: Southeastern Louisiana
- Parish: Livingston Parish
- Type of Place: Unincorporated community
- Other Name: Centerville
- Elevation: About 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level
- Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
