Welcome to Pearl ...
Pearl is located in Rapides Parish<1>.
Pearl is 130 feet [40 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Pearl lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Pearl: 318 & 457<3>
Communities Also Named Pearl ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Louisiana communities named Pearl: This one is located in Rapides Parish and the other is located in Calcasieu Parish.
Beyond Louisiana, there are 29 communities that are also named Pearl - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado (2), Georgia (2), Idaho, Illinois, Kansas (2), Kentucky (2), Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi (3), Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Pearl.
Communities near Pearl ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pearl.
- Oakdale
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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>
- Glenmora
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
- Glenmora is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,301 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenmora <5>
- Lecompte
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- 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
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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>
- Elizabeth
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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>
- McNary
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Longleaf
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
- Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longleaf <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 Pearl. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pearl.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pearl. 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 Pearl.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pearl. See our Newspapers Page for Pearl.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pearl ...
Looking for more information about Pearl? 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 Pearl, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pearl.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pearl. 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: https://www.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 elevation is an estimate for the area around Pearl - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 318 code has been Overlayed with the 457 area code. New phone numbers in the Pearl area will be assigned with one of these codes: 318 or 457. As a result, placing a call in the Pearl area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <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. |