Coushatta, LA Road Trips
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2
Longest Drive
151.6 mi
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Quickest Drive
32m
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Coushatta, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,945
Median Income
$29,477
Median Home Value
$91,800
Median Age
44.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Coushatta, LA
A sampling of people born in Coushatta, LA.
Vickie Johnson
1972
American basketball player and coach
Robert Charles Browne
1952
American murderer
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Traveler Guide to Coushatta, LA
Coushatta, nestled on the banks of the Red River, is a small, quiet town. Founded in the 1870s, Coushatta serves as the heart of Red River Parish. While many of the structures of its past have long since faded, there are still a handful of markers in and out of town that indicate the town's heritage and its role in local and state history. In addition to historical markers throughout the area, there is a variety of outdoor activities, especially for lovers of fishing.
Coushatta is a small town of only a couple thousand people. It is the parish seat of Red River Parish, one of the later of the civil parishes to be organized in Louisiana, founded in 1871.
There is relatively little to see within the townsite of Coushatta. There are a few historical buildings in the downtown strip, and the former railroad depot is used by the Red River Council for Aging. The town does not have any museums or galleries. The majority of activities around Coushatta will be outdoors or tied to one of the two video poker casinos. There is a singular building in town at the corner of Carroll and Abney Streets that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is in use as a dry cleaners.
1 Coushatta Recreation Area, Corner of St. Louis & Abney Streets, Coushatta. Sunrise-sunset daily. A place to picnic and fish the Red River under the US 84 bridge coming into Coushatta. Can be very quiet and peaceful in the evenings, but loud during the day due to traffic on the bridge. Boat ramp for launching into the Red River. Free. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Russell B. Long Lock and Dam Park (Site of the Battle of Blair's Landing), At the end of Porters Island Road, Lake End (12 miles southeast of Coushatta). Sunrise-sunset daily. Part of the Red River's lock and dam system to assist barges traveling between Shreveport and the Mississippi River. Picnic area and public restrooms. This is also the site of the American Civil War's Battle of Blair's Landing, fought on April 12, 1864. During the Red River Campaign, United States forces began to retreat after losses at Mansfield and Pleasant Hill. The US Naval component had retreated to this point when attacked by the Confederate Army's cavalry under Brig. Gen. Thomas Green. Casualties were light, though the USS Black Hawk was damaged, and Brig. Gen. Green was killed by an artillery shot from one of the ships. There is a historical marker to the battle just before entering the park. Free. (updated Feb 2025) Red River Parish Fair & Rodeo is held during the first week of October. 3 Gold Mine Casino, 5076 Cut-Off Rd, ☏ +1 337 314-2537. Open 24 hours. (updated Jan 2021) 4 Lott's O'Luck, 83-A Cut-Off Rd, ☏ +1 318 932-0456. Open 24 hours. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Bailey's Sandwich Shop, 1906 Alonzo St, ☏ +1 318 932-4896. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Crawfish King, 5037 Cut-Off Rd, ☏ +1 318 932-0707. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Fausto's Fried Chicken, 5035 Cut-Off Rd, ☏ +1 318 932-4646. M-Th 11AM-7PM, F Sa 11AM-8PM. (updated Oct 2021) 4 Hong Kong Buffet, 1648 Ringgold Ave, ☏ +1 318 932-8788. (updated Oct 2021) 5 K&Z Seafood, 5010 Hwy 71, ☏ +1 318 461-7172. (updated Oct 2021) 6 Old Folks Cafe, 5181 Cut-Off Rd, ☏ +1 318 271-2668. (updated Oct 2021) 7 Shellie's Sandwich Shop, 1502 Ringgold Ave, ☏ +1 318 932-4567. (updated Oct 2021) 8 Takuache Grill, 1400 Ringgold Ave, ☏ +1 318 271-2700. (updated Oct 2021) 9 The York Chop, 1818 Ringgold Ave, ☏ +1 318 932-2467. Tu-Th 11AM-8PM, F Sa 11AM-9PM. (updated Oct 2021) 10 Armadillo Grill, 1910 US-71, ☏ +1 318 932-7186. (updated Oct 2021) 11 Down Da Bayou Restaurant, 7443 US-71, ☏ +1 318 271-2727. M Tu 6AM-7PM, W-Sa 6AM-8PM. (updated Apr 2025)
1 Silver Dollar Liquor, 5010 US-71, ☏ +1 318 932-8887. M-Sa 9AM-9PM. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Woodland Inn, 5150 Cut-Off Rd, ☏ +1 318 932-4400. (updated Oct 2021)
For all emergency services, dial 911. Law enforcement is provided by the Red River Parish Sheriff and the Coushatta Police Department. The Louisiana State Police generally patrol areas outside of the city limits and often assist on major crimes. For all health concerns, medical assistance can be found at the Christus Coushatta Health Care Center. The hospital is located on Marvel Street.
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