Cotton Valley, Louisiana
Town in Louisiana, United States
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Cotton Valley is a town in central Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cotton Valley had a population of 787.[3]
Cotton Valley, Louisiana | |
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Town | |
Downtown Cotton Valley with United States Post Office at the right and municipal building at the left | |
 Location of Cotton Valley in Webster Parish, Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32°48′49″N 93°25′22″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Webster |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.64 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 787 |
| • Density | 299.0/sq mi (115.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-17915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406318[1] |
| Website | cottonvalleylouisiana.net (archived) |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 380 | 48.28% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 362 | 46.0% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.91% |
| Other/Mixed | 18 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 1.52% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 787 people, 444 households, and 289 families residing in the town.
Arts and culture
A public library replaced the former facility in the old office of Dr. John Pugh, a long-time Cotton Valley physician, who began his practice in 1902.[7]
Government
Cotton Valley was established in the mid-19th century, and incorporated in 1944 when J. B. Roby, a Democrat, became its first mayor.[8] In 1946, Roby was succeeded by A. C. Borland,[9] who served a total of 22 years. An insurance agent, Borland did not seek reelection in 1968 and was succeeded by E. M. Hollingsworth.[10] Borland was credited with the building of the Cotton Valley city hall, recreation center and municipal park.[11] Keith Chanler {Republican} was elected mayor in 2000 and again in 2004 and chose not to run in 2008.
Comerdis Phillips was elected mayor in 2008[12] Joseph Alexander became mayor in 2016.[13]
Notable people
- Ken Beck, defensive tackle in the NFL Green Bay Packers;[14] born in Minden
- Roger Carr, former National Football League wide receiver who played for various teams.
- The Cox Family consists of Cotton Valley natives noted for their Bluegrass music.