Bogalusa, Louisiana

Washington Parish

22-08150

Bogalusa (also Bogaloosa ) is a city in Washington Parish in the State of Louisiana.

Location

Bogalusa is located on the eastern border of Washington Parish, Louisiana on the Pearl River and is the manufacturing and trading center of this area. On 4 July 1914, the site was officially registered by a government commission.

History

The name " Bogalusa " is of indigenous origin and derived from the stream Bogue Lusa, which means as much as gray water or Dark Water. Bogalusa was founded by the company Goodyear, which in 1906 established a sawmill here. ( Great Southern Lumber Company ). Even today (2009 ) is one of the company operating the Temple-Inland 's leading manufacturers of pulp, paper, cardboard boxes, paper bags and other paper products in the United States. Part of the National Guard are stationed in Bogalusa.

Population

According to the census of 2000 13,365 people living in 5,431 households, and 3,497 families residing in the city. In the city 27.4 % are under 18 years old, 9.2% are 18 to 24, 23.9 % 25 to 44, 21.3% are 45 to 64, and 18.2 % are older than 65 The average age is 37th For every 100 females are 82.7 males.

Memorable people

• The rapper E.S.G., actually Cedric Hill
• The musician Professor Longhair