Welcome to Zoar ...
Zoar is located in Jackson Parish<1>.
Zoar is 210 feet [64 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Zoar lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Zoar: (318)
Communities Also Named Zoar ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 15 communities that are also named Zoar - they are located in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York (2), Newfoundland and Labrador, North Carolina, Ohio (2), Virginia and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Zoar.
Communities near Zoar ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Zoar.
- Jonesboro
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesboro
- Jonesboro is located in Jackson Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,415 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesboro <4>
- Clarks
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarks
- Clarks is located in Caldwell Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 987 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarks <4>
- Chatham
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatham have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatham
- Chatham is located in Jackson Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 551 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chatham <4>
- Grayson
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grayson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayson
- Grayson is located in Caldwell Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 509 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grayson <4>
- Columbia
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia
- Columbia is located in Caldwell Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 364 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbia <4>
- Dodson
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
- Dodson is located in Winn Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dodson <4>
- Eros
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eros have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eros
- Eros is located in Jackson Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eros <4>
- Sikes
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sikes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sikes
- Sikes is located in Winn Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sikes <4>
- Newport
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south) - Mount Pleasant
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Caldwell Parish
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Zoar. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Zoar.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Zoar. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Zoar.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Zoar. See our Newspapers Page for Zoar.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Zoar ...
Looking for more information about Zoar? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Zoar, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Zoar.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Zoar. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Jackson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Zoar - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |