Claiborne Parish, Louisiana | |
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 The Claiborne Parish Courthouse was built in 1860 in Greek style. It served as a point of departure for Confederate troops. | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
 Louisiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Region | North Louisiana |
| Founded | March 15, 1828 |
| Named for | William C. C. Claiborne |
| Parish seat | Homer |
| Largest municipality | Lisbon (area) Homer (population) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,990 km2 (767 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1,960 km2 (755 sq mi) |
| • Water | 30 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| • percentage | 4 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,170 |
• Estimate (2021) | 14,038 |
| • Density | 7.1/km2 (18/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 318 |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | Claiborne Parish Government |
Claiborne Parish (French: Paroisse de Claiborne) is a parish located in the northwestern section of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish was formed in 1828,[1] and was named for the first Louisiana governor, William C. C. Claiborne. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,170.[2] The parish seat is Homer.[3]
- ^ Harris, D. W.; Hulse, B. M. (1886). The History of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. New Orleans, LA: W. H. Stansbury & Company. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ^ "QuickFacts Caliborne Parish, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.