Uneedus, Louisiana

Uneedus is an unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[2]

Uneedus, Louisiana
Unincorporated community
Uneedus, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Uneedus, Louisiana
Uneedus, Louisiana
Uneedus, Louisiana is located in the United States
Uneedus, Louisiana
Uneedus, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30°37′03″N 90°15′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishTangipahoa
Elevation
29 ft (9 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code985
GNIS feature ID543746[1]
FIPS code22-76980

History

The community's name is derived from shortening and alteration of "You need us",[3] the motto of a local lumber company.[4] A post office called Uneedus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1928.[5]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Uneedus, Louisiana
  3. "Uneedus, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  4. "The Oddest Named Town in Every State". The Active Times. April 19, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  5. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 3, 2019.


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