West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
West Carroll Parish sits in the northeastern corner of Louisiana, along the Arkansas border. It’s farm country, with fields of cotton, corn, and soybeans stretching across the landscape.
Oak Grove serves as the parish seat. It’s a small town with a big heart, and locals take pride in their rich agricultural heritage.
The mighty Bayou Macon forms the eastern boundary, shaping both the land and the lives of its residents. You won’t find big-city glitz here. Instead, expect warm smiles and plenty of Southern hospitality.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | West Carroll Parish |
| Parish Seat | Oak Grove |
| Etymology | Named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Oak Grove, Epps, Kilbourne, Forest, Pioneer |
| Interstates and Highways | US-65, LA-2, LA-17, LA-585 |
| FIPS Code | 22-123 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 361 square miles (360 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Chicot County, Arkansas (North), East Carroll Parish (East), Richland Parish (South), Morehouse Parish (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 32.7984° N, 91.4483° W |
| Major Landmarks | Poverty Point World Heritage Site, Chemin-A-Haut State Park, Fiske Theatre, West Carroll Parish Courthouse, Black Bear Golf Club |
| Population | Approximately 10,000 |
