Welcome to Enterprise ...
Enterprise is located in Catahoula Parish<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Enterprise, you might consider that their post office opened in 1854.
Enterprise is 50 feet [15 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Enterprise lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Enterprise is within the boundaries of the (318) area code.
The ZIP code for Enterprise: 71425<3>
Communities Also Named Enterprise ...
While we believe that this Enterprise is located in Catahoula Parish, we know of another 2 Louisiana communities named Enterprise. Those communities are located in the following parishes: Avoyelles and Iberia Parish.
Beyond Louisiana, there are 66 communities that are also named Enterprise - they are located in Alabama (2), Arkansas, British Columbia, California (4), Florida (2), Georgia (3), Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Manitoba, Minnesota, Mississippi (4), Missouri (3), Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New York, North Carolina (2), Northwest Territories, Ohio (4), Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania (6), South Carolina, Tennessee (2), Texas (5), Utah (2), Virginia, Washington (3), West Virginia (2) and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Enterprise.
Communities near Enterprise ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Enterprise.
- Jonesville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
- Jonesville is located in Catahoula Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,950 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesville <5>
- Clarks
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 <5>
- Wisner
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wisner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wisner
- Wisner is located in Franklin Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 881 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wisner <5>
- Gilbert
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
- Gilbert is located in Franklin Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbert <5>
- Grayson
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grayson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 <5>
- Sicily Island
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sicily Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sicily Island
- Sicily Island is located in Catahoula Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 438 people
- Columbia
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbia have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 <5>
- Harrisonburg
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonburg
- Harrisonburg is located in Catahoula Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrisonburg <5>
- Rosefield
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosefield
- Rosefield is located in Catahoula Parish
- Aimwell
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aimwell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aimwell
- Aimwell is located in Catahoula Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aimwell <5>
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 Enterprise. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Enterprise.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Enterprise. 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 Enterprise.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Enterprise. See our Newspapers Page for Enterprise.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Enterprise ...
Looking for more information about Enterprise? 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 Enterprise, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Enterprise.
Adding Enterprise to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Enterprise 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 Enterprise was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Enterprise post office opened in 1854.
We also found Enterprise in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Enterprise.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Enterprise. 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 Catahoula, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Enterprise - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 community (such as Enterprise). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Enterprise or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |