Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish courthouse in Leesville
Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana
Louisiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°07′N 93°11′W / 31.11°N 93.19°W / 31.11; -93.19
Country United States
State Louisiana
FoundedMarch 30, 1871
Named forMount Vernon
SeatLeesville
Largest cityLeesville
Area
 • Total1,340 sq mi (3,471 km2)
 • Land1,327 sq mi (3,436 km2)
 • Water14 sq mi (35 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total48,750
 • Density36.7/sq mi (14.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code337
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.vppjla.com

Vernon Parish (French: Paroisse de Vernon) is a parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 48,750.[1] The parish seat is Leesville.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Vernon Parish, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.