Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Lincoln Parish sits in north-central Louisiana, within reach of Shreveport. Though it is not a large parish, it has plenty of character, with Ruston serving as the parish seat and home to Louisiana Tech University.
Peaches are an important part of the local culture, celebrated each June during the Peach Festival. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lincoln Parish Park, located along the shores of Hoogland Lake, with opportunities to enjoy the area’s natural scenery and recreation.
The parish also offers a solid Southern food scene, while its climate brings mild winters and hot, often intense summers. Interstate 20 (I-20) provides convenient connections through the parish and toward communities such as Grambling, Choudrant, and Simsboro.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Livingston Parish |
| Parish Seat | Livingston |
| Etymology | Named after Edward Livingston, an influential American jurist and statesman |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Denham Springs, Walker, Livingston, Watson, Albany, Springfield, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Killian, Holden, Satsuma |
| Interstates and Highways | I-12, US-190, LA-16, LA-22, LA-42, LA-441 |
| FIPS Code | 22-063 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 703 square miles (648 sq mi land, 55 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | St. Helena Parish (North), Tangipahoa Parish (East), St. John the Baptist Parish (Southeast), Ascension Parish (Southwest), East Baton Rouge Parish (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.4419° N, 90.7870° W |
| Major Landmarks | Tickfaw State Park, Denham Springs Antique Village, Carter Plantation Golf Course, North Park Recreation Center, Livingston Parish Fairgrounds |
| Population | Approximately 150,000 |
