Fairview Alpha, Louisiana

Fairview Alpha is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches and Red River parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana. At one time, it was known as Messick and Alpha.

Fairview Alpha
Fairview Alpha is located in Louisiana
Fairview Alpha
Fairview Alpha
Fairview Alpha is located in the United States
Fairview Alpha
Fairview Alpha
Coordinates: 31°58′16″N 93°11′12″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishNatchitoches, Red River
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID541142[1]

History

According to the United States Geological Survey, Fairview Alpha was "originally named Messick for a family that owned a store here, however, when the Alpha School (Natchitoches Parish) and Fairview School (Red River Parish) were combined in 1912, the new name came into use".[1]

Education

The community is served by the Natchitoches Parish School Board.

Transportation

U.S. highways

U.S. 71
U.S. 84

References


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