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Taylortown, Louisiana
Hamlet of Taylortown
Taylortown, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Taylortown, Louisiana
Taylortown, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Taylortown, Louisiana is located in the United States
Taylortown, Louisiana
Taylortown, Louisiana
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Louisiana
Parish Bossier

Taylortown is a small community known as a plantation village in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's a quiet place located near the famous Red River.

What is Taylortown?

Taylortown is a special kind of village, sometimes called a "plantation village." This means it was historically a community that grew up around a large farm or plantation. Today, it's a small, settled area in the state of Louisiana.

Where is Taylortown Located?

Taylortown is found in Bossier Parish, which is like a county in other states. It's located close to where several roads meet, including US-71 and Louisiana Highway 527. The village sits right on the banks of the Red River, a very important river in this part of the country. You can also find it between two lakes, Moon Lake and Red Chute Lake.

Part of a Bigger Area

Even though Taylortown is a small village, it's part of a larger region. It's considered a suburb of Shreveport and Bossier City. These two cities are close by and form what's called a Metropolitan Statistical Area. This just means they are a group of cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life. Taylortown is a peaceful place within this busy area.

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