Jeff Davis Parish
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Jefferson Davis Parish (French: Paroisse de Jefferson Davis) is named after the President of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, Jefferson Davis, and founded in 1912. The first oil in Louisiana was drilled in 1901 in what is now Jeff Davis Parish. We are located in southwestern Louisiana.
Jeff Davis Parish comprises five incorporate towns including Elton, Fenton, Jennings (Parish seat), Lake Arthur, and Welsh. Centered between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA. Jeff Davis Parish is a quaint, rural community that is strategically positioned for success. Interstate 10 runs east and west through the center of our parish, providing quick and easy access to local markets. Our area offers many ways for economic growth and lots of interest for tourism. From unique cuisine to a variety of landscapes, our area is rich in culture.
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Let's celebrate, enjoy, and protect our resources today and every day! #jeffdavisparish #onlylouisiana #EarthDay2018 https://t.co/xzQPvQrsbj
Let's celebrate, enjoy, and protect our resources today and every day! #jeffdavisparish #onlylouisiana #EarthDay2018 pic.twitter.com/xzQPvQrsbj
— Jeff Davis Parish (@JeffDavisParish) April 22, 2018
Come 'high five' one of these cute babies at the #gatorchateau today for National High Five Day #NH5D https://t.co/AJPv44X5GI
Come 'high five' one of these cute babies at the #gatorchateau today for National High Five Day #NH5D pic.twitter.com/AJPv44X5GI
— Jeff Davis Parish (@JeffDavisParish) April 19, 2018
Join us at the Historic Strand Theatre on Main Street in Jennings for popcorn and a classic movie! Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 6pm, "Twister", tickets are $3, 12 and under free! Brought to you by ABOB #jeffdavisparish @onlylouisiana https://t.co/GrVaAgstgE
Join us at the Historic Strand Theatre on Main Street in Jennings for popcorn and a classic movie! Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 6pm, "Twister", tickets are $3, 12 and under free! Brought to you by ABOB #jeffdavisparish @onlylouisiana pic.twitter.com/GrVaAgstgE
— Jeff Davis Parish (@JeffDavisParish) April 5, 2018
Happy Easter from JDP and the Gator Chateau! @onlylouisiana #onlylouisiana #jeffdavisparish https://t.co/Vqgk0JyqG5
Happy Easter from JDP and the Gator Chateau! @onlylouisiana #onlylouisiana #jeffdavisparish pic.twitter.com/Vqgk0JyqG5
— Jeff Davis Parish (@JeffDavisParish) April 1, 2018
Coming this Memorial Day! https://t.co/jLL2OQvn2C
Coming this Memorial Day! pic.twitter.com/jLL2OQvn2C
— Jeff Davis Parish (@JeffDavisParish) March 27, 2018
