Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Vernon Parish (French: Paroisse de Vernon) is a parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 52,334.[1] The parish seat is Leesville.[2]
Vernon Parish | |
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Parish of Vernon | |
![]() Vernon Parish courthouse in Leesville | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
![]() Louisiana's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 31°07′N 93°11′W | |
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State | ![]() |
Founded | March 30, 1871 |
Named for | Mount Vernon |
Seat | Leesville |
Largest city | Leesville |
Area | |
• Total | 1,341 sq mi (3,470 km2) |
• Land | 1,328 sq mi (3,440 km2) |
• Water | 14 sq mi (40 km2) 1.0% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 52,334 |
• Estimate (2018) | 48,860 |
• Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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