Tallulah, Louisiana facts for kids
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Tallulah, Louisiana
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Tallulah municipal building
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Location in Madison Parish, Louisiana
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 Tallulah, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Tallulah, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,286 |
| • Density | 2,258.71/sq mi (872.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
71282, 71284
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| FIPS code | 22-74690 |
Tallulah (pronounced tə-LOO-lə) is a city in northeastern Louisiana, United States. It is the main city of Madison Parish, and it is also the parish seat. This means it is where the local government for the parish is located.
In 2020, about 6,286 people lived in Tallulah. This number was a bit lower than in 2010. For a long time, Tallulah and Madison Parish were important for farming, especially cotton and pecans. Many people living here were African American. Today, about 77% of the city's population is African American. Over the years, new farming machines meant fewer jobs. Because of this, many people moved to bigger cities to find more work.
Tallulah is the main city in the Tallulah Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes all of Madison Parish. The local sheriff's office also runs a rehabilitation center in Tallulah.
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History of Tallulah
Civil War Events in Tallulah
During the American Civil War, Union boats came to Tallulah from Lake Providence. They burned down a railroad building and took supplies meant for the Confederate army. The Confederate soldiers in Tallulah did not fight back. Many local men wanted to join the Confederate army, but they could not because there were not enough weapons for them.
Early Shopping and Air Travel
Tallulah was home to the first indoor shopping mall in the United States! A businessman built Bloom's Arcade in 1925. It was like the shopping centers we see today, with stores on both sides of a long hall. This hall opened to the street at both ends. This historic building is still in Tallulah on U.S. Route 80. It has been fixed up and is now an apartment building.
Madison Parish is also known as the birthplace of Delta Air Lines. The first airport building, called Scott's Field, is still standing near Tallulah. It is listed as a historic place.
Tornado Strikes Tallulah
On April 24, 2010, a very strong tornado hit near Tallulah. It caused many injuries. The tornado also damaged a chemical plant, causing a small nitrogen leak. This powerful tornado then moved across the Mississippi River. It caused a lot of damage and sadly, 10 people died in Mississippi. Many homes and a factory were also damaged near the Louisiana-Mississippi border. That day, there were 54 tornadoes reported.
Community Facilities
Correctional Centers in Tallulah
In 1994, a youth correctional center opened in Tallulah. People hoped it would bring jobs and help the local economy. However, there were soon problems with how the center was run. The jobs also did not pay very much. The center seemed to cause more issues for the city.
In 1999, the state took over the center and changed its name. But problems continued. Local people wanted to use the land for something else, like an education center. In 2004, the youth prison closed. Plans were made for an educational center, and the governor approved it. However, the building was later changed to house adult prisoners instead.
Today, this facility is called the Madison Parish Louisiana Transitional Center for Women. It holds about 535 adult prisoners and is run by a private company. Since Tallulah is the parish seat, it also has other similar facilities. These include the Madison Parish Detention Center and the Madison Parish Correctional Center. They are also run by the same private company.
Geography of Tallulah
Tallulah is a city that covers about 2.7 square miles (7.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Tallulah
| Climate data for Tallulah, Louisiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 84 (29) |
85 (29) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
104 (40) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
95 (35) |
90 (32) |
87 (31) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 59.6 (15.3) |
63.9 (17.7) |
71.5 (21.9) |
79.1 (26.2) |
86.0 (30.0) |
91.6 (33.1) |
94.2 (34.6) |
94.8 (34.9) |
90.2 (32.3) |
81.3 (27.4) |
69.9 (21.1) |
61.9 (16.6) |
78.7 (25.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 49.0 (9.4) |
52.4 (11.3) |
59.9 (15.5) |
67.5 (19.7) |
75.4 (24.1) |
81.6 (27.6) |
84.0 (28.9) |
84.0 (28.9) |
78.9 (26.1) |
68.8 (20.4) |
57.9 (14.4) |
51.1 (10.6) |
67.5 (19.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.4 (3.6) |
41.0 (5.0) |
48.4 (9.1) |
56.0 (13.3) |
64.8 (18.2) |
71.5 (21.9) |
73.8 (23.2) |
73.3 (22.9) |
67.6 (19.8) |
56.3 (13.5) |
46.0 (7.8) |
40.3 (4.6) |
56.4 (13.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) |
−12 (−24) |
11 (−12) |
28 (−2) |
37 (3) |
47 (8) |
54 (12) |
52 (11) |
34 (1) |
21 (−6) |
15 (−9) |
4 (−16) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.63 (143) |
5.54 (141) |
5.34 (136) |
6.65 (169) |
4.49 (114) |
3.85 (98) |
4.29 (109) |
3.86 (98) |
3.28 (83) |
4.43 (113) |
4.68 (119) |
5.83 (148) |
57.87 (1,470) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.1 (0.25) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 89.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Tallulah, Louisiana (Vicksburg – Tallulah Regional Airport) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
98 (37) |
88 (31) |
83 (28) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.2 (14.0) |
61.9 (16.6) |
69.6 (20.9) |
76.9 (24.9) |
84.3 (29.1) |
90.2 (32.3) |
92.6 (33.7) |
92.8 (33.8) |
88.4 (31.3) |
79.1 (26.2) |
67.8 (19.9) |
59.6 (15.3) |
76.7 (24.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 47.6 (8.7) |
51.8 (11.0) |
59.1 (15.1) |
66.2 (19.0) |
73.9 (23.3) |
80.4 (26.9) |
82.8 (28.2) |
82.4 (28.0) |
77.2 (25.1) |
66.6 (19.2) |
55.9 (13.3) |
49.7 (9.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 37.9 (3.3) |
41.7 (5.4) |
48.7 (9.3) |
55.5 (13.1) |
63.5 (17.5) |
70.6 (21.4) |
73.1 (22.8) |
72.0 (22.2) |
66.1 (18.9) |
54.0 (12.2) |
44.0 (6.7) |
39.7 (4.3) |
55.6 (13.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −2 (−19) |
−12 (−24) |
11 (−12) |
28 (−2) |
37 (3) |
47 (8) |
54 (12) |
52 (11) |
34 (1) |
22 (−6) |
15 (−9) |
4 (−16) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.44 (138) |
5.11 (130) |
5.02 (128) |
5.96 (151) |
3.85 (98) |
3.74 (95) |
4.05 (103) |
3.75 (95) |
3.00 (76) |
4.13 (105) |
3.92 (100) |
5.38 (137) |
53.35 (1,355) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 10.1 | 9.9 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 8.7 | 10.1 | 108.5 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population of Tallulah
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 847 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,316 | 55.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,332 | 153.2% | |
| 1940 | 5,712 | 71.4% | |
| 1950 | 7,758 | 35.8% | |
| 1960 | 9,413 | 21.3% | |
| 1970 | 9,643 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 11,341 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,526 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 9,189 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 7,335 | −20.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,286 | −14.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,016 | 16.16% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 5,037 | 80.13% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.08% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 113 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 | 1.59% |
In 2020, there were 6,286 people living in Tallulah. These people lived in 2,561 households, which included 1,528 families.
Education in Tallulah
The Madison Parish School Board runs the public schools in Tallulah. These schools include:
- Madison High School for grades 9-12
- Madison Middle School for grades 6-8
- Wright Elementary School for grades 3-5
- Tallulah Elementary School for Pre-Kindergarten to grade 2
The Louisiana Technical College also has a campus in Tallulah.
Notable People from Tallulah
Many interesting people have connections to Tallulah:
- Clifford Cleveland Brooks: A planter who represented Madison Parish in the Louisiana State Senate.
- Buddy Caldwell: A former Attorney General of Louisiana and district attorney for Madison and nearby parishes.
- James Haynes: A professional football player.
- Paul Jorgensen: A professional boxer.
- John Little: Another professional football player.
- Joe Osborn: A talented musician.
- James Silas: A professional basketball player.
- Jefferson B. Snyder: The district attorney of Madison Parish for many years.
- Madam C. J. Walker: Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana. She became a very successful businesswoman. She made a fortune selling health care products for African Americans.
- Zelma Wyche: A political activist and the first African-American police chief and elected mayor of Tallulah. He was sometimes called "Mr. Civil Rights of Louisiana."
Tallulah in Books
- Donna Jo Napoli wrote a book called Alligator Bayou (2009). It is a historical novel for young adults. The story is about events that happened in Tallulah in 1899.
Images for kids
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First Baptist Church in Tallulah. Outdoor baptisms used to happen in the nearby bayou.
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The old Tallulah High School, now closed. Students go to the new Madison High School.
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The Tallulah campus of Louisiana Technical College.
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