Welcome to Calvin ...
The village of Calvin is located in Winn Parish<1>.
The location of Calvin has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Calvin, you might consider that their post office opened in 1902.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Calvin has a population of 222 people<3> (see below for details).
Calvin is 160 feet [49 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Calvin lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Calvin is within the boundaries of the (318) area code.
The ZIP code for Calvin: 71410<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Calvin had an population of 222 people. This is a decrease of 6.72% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 5.93% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Calvin had a population of 238 people. This makes Calvin the parish's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 238 people, the population of Calvin has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (which had a count of 236 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Calvin.
Communities Also Named Calvin ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 19 communities that are also named Calvin - they are located in Arkansas, Georgia (2), Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan (2), Montana, North Carolina (2), North Dakota, Ohio (2), Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Calvin.
Communities near Calvin ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Calvin.
- Jonesboro
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <6>
- Winnfield
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winnfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winnfield
- Winnfield is located in Winn Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,283 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winnfield <6>
- Clarence
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarence
- Clarence is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 479 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarence <6>
- Goldonna
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goldonna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldonna
- Goldonna is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 416 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goldonna <6>
- Dodson
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <6>
- Saline
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline
- Saline is located in Bienville Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saline <6>
- Atlanta
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atlanta
- Atlanta is located in Winn Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atlanta <6>
- Sikes
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sikes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <6>
- Whitford
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south) - Joyce
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyce have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce
- Joyce is located in Winn Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joyce <6>
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 Calvin. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Calvin.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Calvin. 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 Calvin.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Calvin. See our Newspapers Page for Calvin.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Calvin ...
Looking for more information about Calvin? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Calvin, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Calvin.
Adding Calvin to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Calvin in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Calvin was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Calvin post office opened in 1902.
We also found Calvin on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Louisiana (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Calvin.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Calvin. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Winn, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Calvin. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Calvin - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Calvin). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Calvin or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |