Welcome to Libuse ...
Libuse is located in Rapides Parish<1>.
The location of Libuse has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Libuse was founded in 1914.
The origin (or the toponymy) of Libuse: Named after the Czech story of Libuše (or Libussa).
Libuse is 170 feet [52 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Libuse lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Libuse is within the (318) area code.
The ZIP code for Libuse: 71348<4>
Communities near Libuse ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Libuse.
- Alexandria
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alexandria
- Alexandria is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 45,573 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alexandria <5>
- Pineville
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineville
- Pineville is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,111 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pineville <5>
- Ball
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ball have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ball
- Ball is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,906 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ball <5>
- Lecompte
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte
- Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompte <5>
- Woodworth
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodworth
- Woodworth is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodworth <5>
- Boyce
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyce have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyce
- Boyce is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 968 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boyce <5>
- Pollock
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pollock
- Pollock is located in Grant Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 483 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pollock <5>
- Dry Prong
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Prong have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Prong
- Dry Prong is located in Grant Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 430 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Prong <5>
- Creola
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest) - Kolin
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kolin
- Kolin is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kolin <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 Libuse. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Libuse.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Libuse. 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 Libuse.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Libuse. See our Newspapers Page for Libuse.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Libuse ...
Looking for more information about Libuse? 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 Libuse, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Libuse.
Adding Libuse to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Libuse 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 Libuse was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Libuse post office opened in 1915.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Libuse.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Libuse. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Rapides Parish: www.rppj.com/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Rapides, 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> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Libuse - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Libuse). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Libuse or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <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/ |