Webster Parish, Louisiana
Webster Parish sits in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, along the Arkansas border. This rural parish is home to about 36,000 people spread across small towns and countryside.
Locals love fishing in Lake Bistineau, a cypress-filled reservoir that’s a paradise for anglers and kayakers. Winters are mild, making the area perfect for hunting season.
It’s not a flashy place, but Webster Parish has its own slow-paced, down-home charm. Minden serves as the parish seat, with old brick buildings and a courthouse square.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Webster Parish |
| Parish Seat | Minden |
| Etymology | Named after Daniel Webster, U.S. Secretary |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Minden, Springhill, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Sibley, Dixie Inn, Dubberly, Heflin, Doyline |
| Interstates and Highways | I-20, US-79, US-80, US-371, LA-2 |
| FIPS Code | 22-119 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 615 square miles (593 sq mi land, 22 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Lafayette County, Arkansas (North), Columbia County, Arkansas (Northeast), Claiborne Parish (East), Bienville Parish (Southeast), Bossier Parish (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 32.7530° N, 93.3221° W |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Bistineau State Park, Germantown Colony and Museum, Dorcheat Historical Association Museum, Minden Historic District, Caney Lakes Recreation Area |
| Population | Approximately 36,000 |
