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  Washington Parish, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Washington Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana.
The parish seat is Franklinton and as of 2000, the population is 43,926.
In the parish the population is spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Washington_Parish,_Louisiana   (377 words)

  
 April 27, 1999, Letter
According to the 1990 Census, fl residents of Washington Parish constitute 31 percent of the total population and 28 percent of the voting age population.
Currently, the governance of the parish is in a transitional period between the former police jury system and a parish council system as a result of the adoption of a home rule charter in 1997.
The parish has not provided sufficient information, however, to demonstrate that fl voters in proposed District 6 are likely to experience the same electoral opportunity enjoyed by fl voters in existing District 8 or in any of the other three districts that have elected minority-preferred representatives under the existing plan.
www.usdoj.gov /crt/voting/sec_5/ltr/l_042799.htm   (1137 words)

  
 Bogalusa, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bogalusa is a city located in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
It is the only community in Washington Parish incorporated as a city.
Out of the total population, 45.1% of those under the age of 18 and 22.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bogalusa,_Louisiana   (604 words)

  
 Washington Parish: Bogalusa: Franklinton: Louisiana: Travel: Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Named in honor of the nation’s first president, Washington Parish was erected from the northern half of St. Tammany Parish and established in 1819.
Washington’s extensive pine lands, along with other hardwood forests, have contributed to the lucrative lumber industry that has existed since the parish’s inception.
The rural parish of Washington is home to many festivals and fairs such as Mardi Gras, The Dogwood Tour Festival, The Watermelon Festival, 4th of July celebration, The Spring and Fall Festival in the Park, Washington Parish Free Fair, and The Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas.
ccet.louisiana.edu /03a_Cultural_Tourism_Files/02.4_Florida_Parishes_Files/Washington_Parish.html   (229 words)

  
 James W. Knight and Cannanizer Hines Washington Parish Louisiana
Minutes, Louisiana Baptist Association, State Line Association 1903-1918 Microfilm: Washington Parish, Louisiana: Jenkins, Delia C. Wife of Daniel Jenkins Daughter of: J. Knight Born: February 20, 1886 Died: January 11, 1909 Survived by: Husband and Babe - Delia died one day after her daughter was born, apparently from complications from child birth.
Resident of Amite; a native of Washington parish; veteran of the Spanish-American War.
He attended summer school at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in the summers of 1906, 1908, 1910 and 1912; he was also connected with the work of the senior class of the state university during 2 summers.
www.geocities.com /knighthistory/jamesandcannanizer.html   (4351 words)

  
 Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce - Information for New Residents
Bogalusa is situated on the eastern border of Washington Parish in the “Florida Parishes” section of Louisiana on the Pearl River (the dividing line between Louisiana and Mississippi), and is the chief manufacturing and trading center of the Pearl River Valley.
The governing parish body is known as the Parish Council and has 7 council members and a parish president.
Parish offices are located in the Court House Building, 908 Washington St., Franklinton, Louisiana 70438, phone 985-839-7825.
bogalusachamber.org /residents   (1093 words)

  
 Bogalusa, Washington Parish, Louisiana History, Links, Maps, and Photos
Washington Parish is in the "Florida Parishes" of Louisiana.
The population of Washington Parish in 2000 was 43,926.
The population of Washington Parish in 1990 was 43,185.)
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~mcclendon/Bogalusa   (4754 words)

  
 Washington Parish Tourism Commission - Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The America's WETLAND campaign was launched by the State of Louisiana in order to raise public awareness of the impact the state's wetland loss has on the state, nation and world.
New Orleans' most prominent heritage attraction is the Louisiana State Museum, a complex of national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
The State Library of Louisiana is one of your greatest sources for research, cultural, and governmental information, with special emphasis on resources unique to Louisiana.
www.washingtonparishtourism.com /links   (1548 words)

  
 Public Notice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The facility is located at 455 Avenue S, Bogalusa, Washington Parish, Louisiana.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality-Office of Environmental Services (LDEQ-OES), Permits Division, has reviewed the application and has made a preliminary determination of approval.
An additional copy is available for review at the Washington Parish Library, Bogalusa Branch, 304 Avenue F, Bogalusa, LA 70427.
www.deq.state.la.us /news/2000/pn000403.htm   (269 words)

  
 Washington Parish Page Locale
The Louisiana Scenic Byways brochure of the 13 Bayou Byway parishes leads you here to the "toe of the boot," and a feeling for our history and the friendliness of our folks may just keep you here!
The land area is 669.6 square miles (428550 acres); the water area is 6.4 square miles (4096 acres).
Washington Parish is located at latitude 30.85 degrees North, longitude 90.04 degrees West.
www.lapage.com /parishes/washi.htm   (116 words)

  
 Washington Parish Tourism Commission - Louisiana Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Located on the Washington Parish Fairgrounds on the banks of the lovely stream from which the settlement takes its name, sits a collection of pioneer cabins built in the mid- to late 1800s and early 1900s.
Welcome to Washington Parish, Louisiana, one of the most scenic rural parishes in the state --our beautiful countryside of rolling hills, pine forests, farms, waterways, and rural backroads!
The corridor stretching from Alexandria on the west to Poplarville on the east covers eight Louisiana parishes and one Mississippi county - a diverse mix of small towns,scenic countryside,homegrown businesses,thriving agricultural area,historic tourist...
www.washingtonparishtourism.com   (403 words)

  
 Display Public Notice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Office of Environmental Services, Permits Division, will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the reissuance of Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit LA0060275 for The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Washington Correctional Institute Wastewater Treatment Facility, Washington Parish, Louisiana.
The facility is located at 27268 Highway 21, Angie, Washington Parish, Louisiana.
An additional copy is available for review at the Washington Parish Public Library, Varnado Branch, 63086 Main Street, Varnado, Louisiana.
www.deq.state.la.us /news/PubNotice/show.asp?qPostID=259   (376 words)

  
 <GNOCDC> Washington Parish: Income & Poverty
What these numbers cannot tell you is whether each of these categories of reported income is the primary source or whether, for example, self-employment is a second job.
Download the Working Hard, Earning Less (in PDF format) factbook from the National Priorities Project for a calculation of a “livable wage” budget for different family sizes in Louisiana based on the costs of basic food, housing, transportation, day care, health care, clothing, telephone and taxes.
Today food costs are estimated to be only 20-25% of a family's budget, so multiplying food costs by three would not be enough to pay for basic needs today – yet that is the assumption behind the current poverty estimates.
www.gnocdc.org /washington/income.html   (871 words)

  
 EPA: Pesticides - Pesticide Use Limitations for Washington Parish, Louisiana
Wiregrass is often the dominant plant of the ground cover.
Area 1 is bounded on the south by the Parish line from Walsh Branch Creek to Highway 437, on the west by Bullock's Cemetery Road to C C Road, on the north by Fisher Road to Cavenham Private Road to Bogue Chitto River and on the east by the Bogue Chitto River.
The shaded area is along the Pearl River from the St. Tammany Parish border to the Mississippi state line, and the Bogue Chitto River from the St. Tammany Parish border upstream to Franklinton, LA.
www.epa.gov /oppfead1/endanger/louisiana/washington.htm   (515 words)

  
 History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Nestled in Northern St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, is one of the oldest settlements in Louisiana.
With the distinction as Louisiana's third oldest settlement, many of Washington's homes and building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Town of Washington, as it is known today, was incorporated in 1835.
www.washington-la.org   (325 words)

  
 Need Attorneys, Lawyers and Law Firms from your State - Louisiana - Washington Parish - Real Attorney
RealAttorney.com is designed to assist you locate attorneys willing to handle your matter in a timely and economical manner.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Attorneys, Lawyers, and Law Firms
With their services, you will be better prepared to navigate the complex legal system that can often frustrate and prevent you from achieving your goal.
www.realattorney.com /attorneys.php/louisiana/washington-parish   (439 words)

  
 Volunteers of the washington Humane Society, Washington Parish, Louisiana (LA)
Volunteers of the washington Humane Society, Washington Parish, Louisiana (LA)
Convert the Pet Application from a 3 page document to a 2 page (back and front of one sheet of page) document using one of these formats: web page; Microsoft Word 2000; Microsft Word 97-2000 and 6.0-95-RTF.doc; WordPerfect 5.0 for Windows; or Microsoft Works.
This photo was taken at the 1st Washington Humane Society meeting on December 4, 2000.
www.geocities.com /WashingtonHumaneSociety/volunteers.html   (151 words)

  
 Digital Washington Parish Map, Maps of Washington Parish County, Louisiana.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Washington Parish Map, Maps of Washington Parish and all Louisiana County Maps.
This Washington Parish map is formatted in Adobe Illustrator (NOT Acrobat or Photoshop) & Macromedia FreeHand for Windows or Macintosh.
Our map of Washington Parish is fully editable, logically layered (View Layer Directory), and royalty free.
www.creativeforceinc.com /county_maps/county_maps.asp?ID=2164   (229 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Washington Parish, La.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to parishes is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current parish names and boundaries.
Any corrections to parish locations would be greatly appreciated.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/LA/WA.html   (483 words)

  
 Center for South Louisiana Studies
History of Washington Parish, by Texanna Carter; Washington Parish Courthouse (xeroxed from Courthouses of Louisiana)
Washington Parish Map; Pre-1825 Washington Parish (list of residents' names, section, township and range, compiled by Evelyn Fairley); Statistical Profile of Washington Parish, prepared by the Public Affairs Research Council of La., Inc., 1973; Washington Parish Profile, La. Office of Commerce and Industry, October 1989; Statistical brochure
Newspaper clippings of The Daily News with the series of Washington Parish Police Jury Minutes from 1881 through 1905 by Carole Knight (Donated by Dr. Larry Crain)--The minutes appeared in the newspaper between May 10, 1987 through January 31, 1988.
www.selu.edu /Academics/Depts/RegionalStudies/archivalcoll/R/regional-washingtonpar.html   (1133 words)

  
 EOGN's Other News: Washington Parish (Louisiana) Library is taking the Lead
Washington Parish (Louisiana) Library is taking the Lead
And library officials say the Washington Parish library is among the leaders.
Employees at the local library are utilizing today's modern technology to spearhead an aggressive genealogy indexing project that will revolutionize the way people search for historical records in Washington Parish.
eogn.typepad.com /othernews/2005/07/washington_pari.html   (549 words)

  
 Public: Community Project Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Description: The Washington Parish Cooperative Extension Service is establishing 4-H Adventure clubs, training after-school staff, and conducting programming for children and youth ages Pre K-8 at three sites within the parish: Annunciation Catholic School, Full Gospel Outreach Care, Hillcrest Baptist After School Care.
Meetings have been held with partners (Annunciation School, Full Gospel Outreach, and Hillcrest Baptist After School) and potential partners (Washington Parish School District administrators) to explore incorporating Extension resources and program in the after-school setting.
In response to this identified need, NCP Extension faculty members &#40;state and local) met and developed a plan for out-of-school time activities for school age youth in the parish one day per week for six weeks during the summer.
www.cyfernet.org /databases/cyfarreporting/public/narratives/commdisplay.asp?projectid=378&stateprojectid=376   (374 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Washington Parish, LA, Obituaries
Magee was a retired teacher and supervisor with the Washington Parish Schools and a U S. Marine veteran Second Division of World War II.
Rev Cornist was the first fl licensed Nursing Home Administration in Washington Parish and the surrounding areas He served as administrator of the Good Samaritans Nursing Home from 1987 to 1997.
Gubert is survived by his wife, Peggy Meyer Gubert of Franklinton; one son, David Gubert of Franklinton; three daughters, Dawn Mizell of Franklinton, Amy Gubert of Jackson, MS, Holly Mohr of Plano, TX; two brothers, Val Gubert, Norbert Gubert both of New Orleans; one sister, Sandra Martin of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/la/la-washington2.htm   (3065 words)

  
 Washington Parish Louisiana - Mortgage Loans and Washington Louisiana Mortgage Loans
Washington Parish Louisiana Mortgage Loan Totals by Applicant Race
Washington Parish Louisiana Mortgage Loan Totals by Outcome
Washington Parish Louisiana Mortgage Loan Totals by Denial Reason
www.allmortgagedetail.com /mortgages/washington_louisiana.asp?spg=4   (162 words)

  
 Bounds - pafn07 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
They left Perry County between 1850 and 1860 and went toFranklinton, Washington Parish Louisiana with sister-in-law MargaretMatthews.
Helena and Livingston Parish border andWashington is one Parish to the east, all in the same area, east of BatonRouge.
Both families appear on the 1860 Calcasieu Parish census, Calcasieu beingin southwesten Louisiana (Lake Charles), bordering Texas (Beaumont).Eliza Francis Curtis migrated to Missouri with an aunt and uncle, and BenRiley Curtis establised a sizeable rice growing business in the Beaumont,Texas area.
web.tampabay.rr.com /wpatters/bounds/pafn07.htm   (409 words)

  
 Historical Markers of Louisiana: Washington Parish Courthouse
Barn 100 feet east marks site of the first justice seat for Washington Parish.
It served as Courthouse from March 1820, until removed to present site in 1823, with Col. Thomas Warner as presiding judge.
Located in Franklinton, LA, District 62, Washington Parish.
www.enlou.com /markers/washingtonparishcourthouse.htm   (53 words)

  
 Washington Parish Communications District_Home Page
[ Purpose of the Washington Parish Communications District ]
The Bell South and cell phone routing systems which handle Washington Parish 9-1-1 calls were damaged during the storm.
Some cellular calls are still being sent to the normal telephones at each police department, even though the Washington Parish 9-1-1 equipment is available to receive these calls.
www.wpcde-911.com   (76 words)

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