Sarepta, LA
Music connected to Sarepta
About Sarepta
- • Singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, known for her Americana music, was born in Sarepta.
- • The North Webster Parish Journal, a local newspaper, originated in Sarepta.
- • Oil discovery in the early 20th century significantly boosted Sarepta's growth.
- • Legend says a former resident buried gold somewhere near town, never recovered.
- • A major fire in the early 1900s destroyed many of Sarepta's original buildings.
- • Named after the biblical city, Sarepta was established in 1899.
- • With about 800 residents, the population is similar to a small village.
- • The town sits at 266 feet, slightly higher than the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, is a primary economic driver.
- • Life here feels like stepping back in time, offering peace and simplicity.
- • The New Orleans Saints, Louisiana's NFL team, are located about 300 miles away.
- • North Webster High School's football team has a rich history of local victories.
Artists From Sarepta
Songs About Sarepta
(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing
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Every Light in the House
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Honky Tonk Badonkadonk
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Ladies Love Country Boys
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You're Gonna Miss This
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