Madison Parish, Louisiana
Madison Parish sits in northeastern Louisiana along the Mississippi River, with a rural landscape and a rich history dating back to the early 1800s.
Tallulah, the parish seat and largest community, is home to much of the local population. The surrounding landscape is dominated by farmland, with cotton and soybeans among the parish’s major crops.
Nature enthusiasts can explore the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area known for its diverse wildlife and bottomland hardwood forests. The refuge is also home to the Louisiana black bear, adding to the region’s natural significance.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Madison Parish |
| Parish Seat | Tallulah |
| Etymology | Named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Tallulah, Mound, Richmond, Delta, Sondheimer, Tendal |
| Interstates and Highways | I-20, US-65, LA-602, LA-603, LA-877 |
| FIPS Code | 22-065 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 651 square miles (624 sq mi land, 27 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | East Carroll Parish (North), Warren County, Mississippi (East), Tensas Parish (South), Franklin Parish (Southwest), Richland Parish (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 32.4028° N, 91.1973° W |
| Major Landmarks | Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Tallulah Downtown Historic District, Hermione Museum |
| Population | Approximately 9,000 |
