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Cotton Valley, Louisiana
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Cotton Valley, Louisiana |
| settlement_type | Town |
| image_skyline | Revised photo, downtown Cotton Valley, LA IMG_5128.JPG |
| imagesize | 250px |
| image_caption | Downtown Cotton Valley with United States Post Office at the right and municipal building at the left |
| image_map | File:Webster Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cotton Valley Highlighted.svg |
| map_caption | Location of Cotton Valley in Webster Parish, Louisiana. |
| image_map1 | Louisiana in United States (US48).svg |
| map_caption1 | Location of Louisiana in the United States |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | United States |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Louisiana |
| subdivision_type2 | Parish |
| subdivision_name2 | Webster |
| established_title | Founded |
| leader_title | Mayor |
| unit_pref | Imperial |
| area_footnotes | |
| area_total_km2 | 6.85 |
| area_total_sq_mi | 2.65 |
| area_land_km2 | 6.82 |
| area_land_sq_mi | 2.63 |
| area_water_km2 | 0.03 |
| area_water_sq_mi | 0.01 |
| population_as_of | 2020 |
| population_total | 787 |
| population_density_km2 | 115.45 |
| population_density_sq_mi | 299.01 |
| timezone1 | CST |
| utc_offset1 | -6 |
| timezone1_DST | CDT |
| utc_offset1_DST | -5 |
| elevation_footnotes | |
| elevation_ft | 220 |
| coordinates | |
| coordinates_footnotes | |
| area_code | 318 |
| blank_name | FIPS code |
| blank_info | 22-17915 |
| blank1_name | GNIS feature ID |
| blank1_info | 2406318 |
| website | cottonvalleylouisiana.net (archived) |
Cotton Valley is a town in central Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,010 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 sqmi, all land.
Demographics
| Race | Number | Percentage | White (non-Hispanic) | Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | Native American | Other/Mixed | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 48.28% | ||||||
| 362 | 46.0% | ||||||
| 15 | 1.91% | ||||||
| 18 | 2.29% | ||||||
| 12 | 1.52% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 787 people, 444 households, and 289 families residing in the town.
Arts and culture
A public library replaced the former facility in the old office of Dr. John Pugh, a long-time Cotton Valley physician, who began his practice in 1902.
Government
Cotton Valley was established in the mid-19th century, and incorporated in 1944 when J. B. Roby, a Democrat, became its first mayor. In 1946, Roby was succeeded by A. C. Borland, who served a total of 22 years. An insurance agent, Borland did not seek reelection in 1968 and was succeeded by E. M. Hollingsworth. Borland was credited with the building of the Cotton Valley city hall, recreation center and municipal park. Keith Chanler {Republican} was elected mayor in 2000 and again in 2004 and chose not to run in 2008.
Comerdis Phillips was elected mayor in 2008 Joseph Alexander became mayor in 2016.
Notable people
- Ken Beck, defensive tackle in the NFL Green Bay Packers; born in Minden
- Roger Carr, former National Football League wide receiver who played for various teams.
- The Cox Family consists of Cotton Valley natives noted for their Bluegrass music.
References
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
- {{GNIS. 2406318
- "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
- "Explore Census Data".
- ''Minden Herald'', September 24, 1948, p. 1
- ''Minden Herald'', April 14, 1944, p. 1
- "Borland Re-elected in Cotton Valley", ''Minden Herald'', April 12, 1956, p. 1
- ''Minden Press-Herald'', June 27, 1968, p. 1
- ''Minden Press-Herald'', January 27, 1987, p. 3
- "Louisiana primary election returns, October 4, 2008". staticresults.sos.la.gov.
- "Cotton Valley Mayor-elect takes oath of office". Minden Press-Herald.
- "Ken Beck".
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