Welcome to Longleaf ...
Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish<1>.
The location of Longleaf has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Longleaf, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.
Longleaf is 120 feet [37 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Longleaf lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Longleaf lies within the (318) area code.
The ZIP code for Longleaf: 71448<4>
Communities Also Named Longleaf ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Longleaf - they are located in Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Longleaf.
Communities near Longleaf ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Longleaf.
- Oakdale
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
- Oakdale is located in Allen Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,500 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <5>
- Pine Prairie
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Prairie
- Pine Prairie is located in Evangeline Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,444 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Prairie <5>
- Lecompte
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- 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
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- 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>
- Forest Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
- Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 912 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hill <5>
- Cheneyville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheneyville
- Cheneyville is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheneyville <5>
- Elizabeth
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
- Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <5>
- Turkey Creek
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
- Turkey Creek is located in Evangeline Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 464 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turkey Creek <5>
- Pawnee
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest) - Elmer
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmer
- Elmer is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmer <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 Longleaf. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Longleaf.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Longleaf. 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 Longleaf.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Longleaf. See our Newspapers Page for Longleaf.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Longleaf ...
Looking for more information about Longleaf? 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 Longleaf, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Longleaf.
Adding Longleaf to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Longleaf 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 Longleaf was on a map titled Map of Louisiana (from Rand McNally, 1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Longleaf.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Longleaf. 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 Longleaf - 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 Longleaf). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Longleaf 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. |