Welcome to Fort Polk ...
Fort Polk is located in Vernon Parish<1>.
A typical abbreviation for Fort Polk: Ft. Polk
Fort Polk is 310 feet [94 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Fort Polk lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Fort Polk: 337
The ZIP code for Fort Polk: 71459<3>
Communities near Fort Polk ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Fort Polk.
- DeRidder
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
- Leesville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- New Llano
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Rosepine
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Anacoco
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
- Simpson
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
- Billy Goat Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Billy Goat Hill is located in Vernon Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billy Goat Hill
- Fort Polk North
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Fort Polk North is located in Vernon Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Polk North
- Elmwood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Elmwood is located in Vernon Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
- Fertitta Park
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Fertitta Park is located in Vernon Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fertitta Park
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 Fort Polk. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Fort Polk.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Fort Polk. 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 Fort Polk.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Fort Polk. See our Newspapers Page for Fort Polk.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Fort Polk ...
Looking for more information about Fort Polk? 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 Fort Polk, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Fort Polk.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Vernon, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Fort Polk - 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 Fort Polk). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Fort Polk or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |