Livingston ParishA Baton Rouge Real Estate CommunityLocated within the State of Louisiana, Livingston Parish took its name from Robert Livingston, who was a key negotiator in arranging for the purchase of Louisiana from the French in 1803.Livingston Parish covers an area of 703 square miles, of which almost all of it, some 648 square miles, is dry land, with only 55 square miles of water. Transportation needs are met by Interstate 12 and U.S. Highway 190, as well as the local trunk roads of Louisiana Highways 16, 22, 40 and 42. Livingston Parish DemographicsThe most recent census of 2000, showed that there were almost 92,000 people living within the parish, contained within around 33,000 separate households, making up 25,000 individual families. The populating density is a healthy 142 people per square mile.Livingston Parish SchoolsThe Livingston Parish Public Schools Districts, maintains all of the educational establishments in the area, and also operates the post secondary institution of Southeastern Louisiana University, which is located in Hammond.Livingston Parish History & HeritageLivingston parish is rich in history and heritage, and contains within its boundaries several nationally recognized places of specific value to national heritage. The Denham Springs Antique District is nationally famed as one of the best antique trading areas in the nation, with over 30 individual antique shops, many of which exhibit characteristics more akin to a large shopping mall, as they contain a myriad of spate vendors and outlets. The French Settlement Historical Society Museum is located within an authentic Creole cottage, and contains exhibits which display the town’s French history, such as photographs and records, along with furniture and clothing from the era.
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Livingston Parish RestaurantsFor those that enjoy good food, Livingston Parish will not disappoint, the area is renowned for its individual local cooking styles, melding European influences with good old American home cooking. Eateries such as Wayne’s Bar-B-Que offer incredibly good quality and great value food, perfect for feeding a large family with the minimum of fuss. For something a little more exclusive, Louis DeAngelos offers some excellent Italian influenced cuisine, served in an informal yet elegant environment.From its deep heritage, to its modern planned communities, Livingston Parish displays an enviable amount of character, maintaining ties to a past long gone, keeping the best parts to include within its future. As a place to live, it forms a stimulating backdrop to a modern life. As a place to play, it offers refinement and sophistication, without the glamour and glitz these two terms often imply. As a place to work, it benefits from its location close to a major area of urbanization. Whatever your taste and budget, you are bound to find something that suits your needs within Livingston Parish.
