Jonesville, LA
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About Jonesville
- • Singer Johnny Horton, known for "The Battle of New Orleans," was born in Jonesville.
- • The Catahoula Cur, Louisiana's state dog, has roots in the Catahoula Lake region near Jonesville.
- • Its location on the Ouachita River made it a key trading post and port for steamboats.
- • Legend says outlaw Belle Starr once hid out in the swamps surrounding Jonesville.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Jonesville, reshaping its riverfront.
- • Named for early settler Jesse Jones, it was established around 1800 and incorporated in 1827.
- • With just over 2,000 residents, it's smaller than many Louisiana high schools.
- • At 66 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat, typical of Louisiana's delta region.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, remains a crucial part of the local economy.
- • A quiet, slow-paced serenity fills the air, like stepping back in time.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Block High School Trojans have a fierce rivalry with nearby Jena High School Giants.
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