Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Beauregard Parish sits in southwestern Louisiana, along the Texas border. This rural parish is known for its expansive pine forests, quiet countryside, and welcoming small towns.
DeRidder serves as the parish seat and features a charming downtown with historic sites, including the Beauregard Parish Jail, which now operates as a museum. Locals and visitors also enjoy fishing in the streams, ponds, and lakes scattered throughout the parish.
The parish was named after P.G.T. Beauregard, a Confederate general whose historical legacy remains controversial. Today, forestry and agriculture are central to the local economy, with timber production playing a particularly important role.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Beauregard Parish |
| Parish Seat | DeRidder |
| Etymology | Named after Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, a prominent figure in the Civil War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | DeRidder, Merryville, Singer, Longville, Ragley, Dry Creek |
| Interstates and Highways | US-171, US-190, LA-27, LA-12 |
| FIPS Code | 22-011 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,166 square miles (1,157 sq mi land, 9 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Vernon Parish (North), Allen Parish (East), Jefferson Davis Parish (Southeast), Calcasieu Parish (South), Newton County, Texas (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.8466° N, 93.2875° W |
| Major Landmarks | Beauregard Parish Courthouse, Gothic Jail, Kisatchie National Forest, West Bay Wildlife Management Area, Beauregard Museum |
| Population | Approximately 37,000 |
