Archibald, Louisiana

Archibald is an unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1]

History

Archibald was named for J. Burton Archibald, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the community. [2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Archibald, Louisiana
  2. Leeper, Clare D'Artois (19 October 2012). Louisiana Place Names: Popular, Unusual, and Forgotten Stories of Towns, Cities, Plantations, Bayous, and Even Some Cemeteries. LSU Press. p. 19. ISBN 978-0-8071-4740-5.

Coordinates: 32°20′57″N 91°46′38″W / 32.34917°N 91.77722°W / 32.34917; -91.77722


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