Gibsland, LA

About Gibsland

• • Robert Parish, a Basketball Hall of Famer, was born in Gibsland.
• • Gibsland is the birthplace of blues musician Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter.
• • The railroad's arrival in the late 19th century spurred Gibsland's initial growth.
• • A large meteorite landed nearby in 1994, attracting brief scientific interest.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Gibsland's cotton-based economy.
• • Named for landowner D.L. Gibs, it was incorporated in 1899.
• • With around 800 residents, it's much smaller than nearby Shreveport.
• • Its elevation is 282 feet, giving it gentle rolling hills.
• • The timber industry and agriculture are mainstays of the local economy.
• • A feeling of quiet, small-town charm permeates the air in Gibsland.
• • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV.
• • Nearby Arcadia High School produced basketball star Joe Dumars.

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