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Watson, Louisiana
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 Watson, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Watson, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Livingston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 956 |
| • Density | 996.87/sq mi (384.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70786 (PO Box)
70706 (residences) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-80010 |
Watson is a small community in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering census data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Watson is part of the larger Baton Rouge metropolitan area.
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History of Watson
The Watson Post Office first opened on February 20, 1894. It was named after George A. Watson, who helped establish it.
Early Schools and Churches
The very first Live Oak School was built in 1895. It was on land that Rev. Joel Ott generously donated. Over the years, different buildings were used for classes. Eventually, a new site was bought, and a two-story school building was constructed.
The Live Oak Methodist Church has a long history in Watson. Records show that the first church building was put up before the American Civil War. Sadly, soldiers from the Union Army destroyed it during the war. After the war, several people, including W.C. Newsom and J.B. Easterly, built a new church. In 1893, another frame church was built, which was used until 1950.
As of 2011, Watson had three churches. The oldest one was later turned into a thrift store. The newest church, finished in late 2010, is the tallest building in the community.
Mail Services in Watson
Because Watson is an unincorporated community, it has a special way of handling mail. The ZIP code 70786 is only for people who have a post office box in Watson. If you live or have a business in Watson, your mailing address actually uses the ZIP code for Denham Springs.
Geography and Climate
Watson is located in the northwest part of Livingston Parish. You can find it around the intersection of Range Road (which is also LA 16) and Springfield Road (also known as LA 1019).
Location and Size
LA 16 forms the western edge of the Watson community. This highway goes south about 6 miles to Denham Springs. It also goes northeast about 32 miles to Amite City. Watson sits at an elevation of about 65 feet above sea level.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Watson CDP covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (or 0.96 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Weather in Watson
Watson is in a humid, subtropical region. This means it has mild, short, and somewhat wet winters. The summers are long, hot, humid, and usually quite wet.
Population of Watson
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| 2020 | 956 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Watson was 956 people. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone living in the country every ten years.
Education in Watson
Students in Watson attend schools that are part of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system. The schools serving the community include:
- Live Oak High School
- Live Oak Junior High School
- Live Oak Middle School
- Live Oak Elementary (Watson)
- North Live Oak Elementary
- South Live Oak Elementary
See also
In Spanish: Watson (Luisiana) para niños
