Logansport, the “Gateway to Louisiana” and “Sand Bass Capital of the World”
And it’s a great place to live!

There are so many stories that are no longer told, the stories of the generation that lived through the days of the wagon trains, river boats, the coming of the railroads, the days of the small town railroad depots and passenger trains, the last cattle drives, the cotton gins, the first automobiles, the depression years, the orphan trains, the many wars and on and on. Our town has a colorful, vibrant past, evidenced by the many tales passed from generation to generation. There was a time when our main street was filled with crowds of people, shopping in the many Main Street shops and those that lined our side streets, and people gathered in the streets to celebrate together. With the change of time also comes change within a town. Many of our building are no longer occupied by the family stores so vital to a town’s existence and the community surrounding it. As a town we have a vision of a future yet to be realized the Town of Logansport continues to work to invite new businesses to be a part of the new change we are experiencing.

If you have photos or items of interest pertaining to the history of the Town of Logansport please contact us. Items donated will be made available to the public through display.

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River Bridge During a Flood

River Bridge During a Flood
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Painted Fireplugs in Logansport

Painted Fireplugs in Logansport
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Piggly Wiggly Newspaper Clipping

Piggly Wiggly Newspaper Clipping
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Parade by Piggly Wiggly

Parade by Piggly Wiggly
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Twirling and Band

Twirling and Band
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Piggley Wiggley Store Haslem

Piggley Wiggley Store Haslem
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W E Bowden Barber Shop 3rd Street

W E Bowden Barber Shop 3rd Street
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Main Street Crowd

Main Street Crowd
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High School Fire

High School Fire
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High School Fire

High School Fire
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Gun Fight on Main Street

Gun Fight on Main Street
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Old Spanish Trail Ride

Old Spanish Trail Ride
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Old Spanish Trail Ride 1967

Old Spanish Trail Ride 1967
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Main Street Crowd 1963

Main Street Crowd 1963
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Governor Jimmy Davis - Frontier Days

Governor Jimmy Davis - Frontier Days

Logansport Town Hall ~ 309 Main Street ~ Logansport, Louisiana 71049
(318) 697-5359

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday – 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

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