New Era, Louisiana

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New Era is an unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community is located at the western edge of Concordia Parish on LA 129.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
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New Era, Louisiana
New Era, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
New Era, Louisiana
New Era, Louisiana
New Era, Louisiana is located in the United States
New Era, Louisiana
New Era, Louisiana
Coordinates: 31°22′02″N 91°49′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishConcordia
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code318
GNIS feature ID543517[1]
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History

During the Antebellum period New Era was a small town on the Black River that served as a landing for steam boats. The steam boats would offload passengers and trade with nearby settlements. It was also the site of Pleasant Cottage plantation which was burned down during the Civil War.[2]

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