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| name = DeRidder, Louisiana |
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| motto = "We dwell in possibilities"<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cityofderidder.org/|title= City of DeRidder, Louisiana|publisher= City of DeRidder, Louisiana |
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'''DeRidder''' is a |
'''DeRidder''' is a city in, and the [[parish seat]] of, [[Beauregard Parish, Louisiana|Beauregard Parish]], [[Louisiana]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 }}</ref> A small portion of the city extends into [[Vernon Parish, Louisiana|Vernon Parish]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] DeRidder had a population of 10,578.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US2220610| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212183117/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US2220610| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): DeRidder city, Louisiana| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=November 27, 2013}}</ref> It is the smaller principal city of the [[DeRidder-Fort Johnson South, LA CSA|DeRidder-Fort Johnson South CSA]], a [[Combined Statistical Area]] that includes the [[Fort Johnson South, Louisiana|Fort Johnson South]] ([[Vernon Parish, Louisiana|Vernon Parish]]) and DeRidder (Beauregard Parish) micropolitan areas,<ref>[https://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/List5.txt MICROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS AND COMPONENTS] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629011245/http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/List5.txt |date=June 29, 2007 }}, [[Office of Management and Budget]], 2007-05-11. Accessed 2008-08-01.</ref><ref>[https://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/List6.txt COMBINED STATISTICAL AREAS AND COMPONENT CORE BASED STATISTICAL AREAS] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629011223/http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/List6.txt |date=June 29, 2007 }}, [[Office of Management and Budget]], 2007-05-11. Accessed 2008-08-01.</ref> which had a combined population of 87,988 at the 2010 census.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/340M100US22256| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212202314/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/340M100US22256| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Fort Polk South-DeRidder, LA CSA; Louisiana| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=November 27, 2013}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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DeRidder was named for Ella de Ridder, the sister-in-law of a Dutch railroad financier, Jan de Goeijen (cf. [[De Queen, Arkansas]]).<ref>{{cite book|last=van der Sijs|first=Nicoline|title=The Influence of Dutch on the North American Languages|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qIsDdUSYJMIC&pg=PA102|year=2009|publisher=Amsterdam University Press|isbn=978-90-8964-124-3|page=102}}</ref> Her family originally came from the small town of [[Geldermalsen]] in the [[Netherlands]], where she was one of 13 children. She ran away from home at an early age and was presumed dead by her family, who only later discovered that she had traveled to the [[United States]]. The town was named for her by her brother-in-law, who brought the first railroad to that area of Louisiana. Prior to that, the little town was known as Schovall. The first train line to serve DeRidder came in |
DeRidder was named for Ella de Ridder, the sister-in-law of a Dutch railroad financier, Jan de Goeijen (cf. [[De Queen, Arkansas]]).<ref>{{cite book|last=van der Sijs|first=Nicoline|title=The Influence of Dutch on the North American Languages|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qIsDdUSYJMIC&pg=PA102|year=2009|publisher=Amsterdam University Press|isbn=978-90-8964-124-3|page=102}}</ref> Her family originally came from the small town of [[Geldermalsen]] in the [[Netherlands]], where she was one of 13 children. She ran away from home at an early age and was presumed dead by her family, who only later discovered that she had traveled to the [[United States]]. The town was named for her by her brother-in-law, who brought the first railroad to that area of Louisiana. Prior to that, the little town was known as Schovall. The first train line to serve DeRidder came in 1897. It was the Pittsburgh & Gulf Railroad, later called the [[Kansas City Southern Railway|Kansas City Southern]]. |
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The July 26, 1924, the ''DeRidder Enterprise'' stated: "The first house in DeRidder was made of logs and covered with board shingles, split by hand from the logs of the forest. It was constructed in 1893 and was the old homestead house of Calvin Shirley, who was the original owner of the land upon which the first business house and residence of DeRidder were built. Mr. Shirley homesteaded the {{convert|160|acre|km2}} which was later platted and became the original townsite of DeRidder." |
The July 26, 1924, the ''DeRidder Enterprise'' stated: "The first house in DeRidder was made of logs and covered with board shingles, split by hand from the logs of the forest. It was constructed in 1893 and was the old homestead house of Calvin Shirley, who was the original owner of the land upon which the first business house and residence of DeRidder were built. Mr. Shirley homesteaded the {{convert|160|acre|km2}} which was later platted and became the original townsite of DeRidder." |
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According to Eva Stewart Frazar, whose family came to DeRidder near the turn of the century, "The largest pine in the world grew where DeRidder now stands - or so it is claimed by timber men who knew." |
According to Eva Stewart Frazar, whose family came to DeRidder near the turn of the century, "The largest pine in the world grew where DeRidder now stands - or so it is claimed by timber men who knew." |
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About the origin of the town, she says, "the Kansas City railroad was built from [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] to [[Port Arthur, Texas|Port Arthur]] - and came right through here about 1896. By 1898 the trains were running |
About the origin of the town, she says, "the Kansas City railroad was built from [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] to [[Port Arthur, Texas|Port Arthur]] - and came right through here about 1896. By 1898 the trains were running. The post-office was named Miersburg for the postmaster whose name was Miers. The railroad workers had used this spot for a camping place for the workmen - and people wanted to get near the railroad - so {{convert|160|acre|km2}} of land was bought for the town site." |
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"Immediately following the purchase of the town site, a ramble of rough houses were hurriedly built out of rough lumber... By 1898 the town consisted of nearly 300 people and a number of shack homes and a sawmill. C. Landry and Mr. George Heard had a hotel. There were about 5 small stores, besides. West Brothers had a Rous Racket store on the east side of the track." |
"Immediately following the purchase of the town site, a ramble of rough houses were hurriedly built out of rough lumber... By 1898 the town consisted of nearly 300 people and a number of shack homes and a sawmill. C. Landry and Mr. George Heard had a hotel. There were about 5 small stores, besides. West Brothers had a Rous Racket store on the east side of the track." |
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In April 1904, a large portion of the business section of DeRidder was destroyed by fire. The cause was apparently [[arson]]. A [[grand jury]] collected enough evidence for this to indict George Smith, a gambler, with setting the fire. The man reportedly left town. |
In April 1904, a large portion of the business section of DeRidder was destroyed by fire. The cause was apparently [[arson]]. A [[grand jury]] collected enough evidence for this to indict George Smith, a gambler, with setting the fire. The man reportedly left town. |
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DeRidder's first bank opened in 1906. |
DeRidder's first bank opened in 1906. On October 15, 1912, DeRidder was voted the parish seat of Beauregard Parish. The Beauregard Parish Court House and the Beauregard Parish Jail (see below) were built in 1914. |
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In July 27, 2024, recent DeRidder mayor Misty Clanton Roberts, an independent who was first elected in 2018, resigned after being investigated for rape of a juvenile and would then be arrested five days later after turning herself in.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/03/louisiana-mayor-resigned-charged-rape-of-minor/74659275007/|title=Louisiana mayor who recently resigned now faces child sex crime charges|first=Mike|last=Snider|publisher=USA Today|date=August 3, 2024|accessdate=August 3, 2024}}</ref><ref name=resignandacting>{{cite news|url=https://people.com/mistry-roberts-mayor-deridder-louisiana-resigned-charged-rape-minor-8689652|title=La. Mayor Resigned from Office. Days Later, She Was Arrested on Accusations She Raped Minor|first=Samira|last=Asma-Sadeque|publisher=People|date=August 2, 2024|accessdate=August 3, 2024}}</ref> The local fire chief was named to be the city's acting mayor.<ref name=resignandacting /> |
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==Geography== |
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DeRidder is located in northern Beauregard Parish at {{Coord|30|51|5|N|93|17|25|W|type:city}} (30.851419, -93.290230)<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| |
DeRidder is located in northern Beauregard Parish at {{Coord|30|51|5|N|93|17|25|W|type:city}} (30.851419, -93.290230)<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> and has an elevation of {{convert|203|ft|1}}.<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|access-date=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> [[U.S. Route 171]] leads south {{convert|48|mi}} to [[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]] and north {{convert|15|mi}} to the entrance to [[Fort Johnson]] and {{convert|21|mi}} to [[Leesville, Louisiana|Leesville]]. [[U.S. Route 190]] leads south and east {{convert|49|mi}} to [[Kinder, Louisiana|Kinder]] and west {{convert|52|mi}} to [[Jasper, Texas]]. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], DeRidder has a total area of {{convert|23.9|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|23.7|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.2|km2|order=flip}}, or 0.96%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], DeRidder has a total area of {{convert|23.9|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|23.7|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.2|km2|order=flip}}, or 0.96%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
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===Split Parish=== |
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The northern section of the Green Acres subdivision, west of [[U.S. Highway 171|highway 171]] on the extreme northwest side of DeRidder, extends into Vernon Parish. Another section of the city, running north along the east side highway 171, up to a parallel with Golden Lantern road, also extends into Vernon Parish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofderidder.org/DocumentCenter/View/882/2019-Zoning-Map|publisher=Meyer and Associates|access-date=2021-03-17|date=2019-08-27|title=Zoning map City of DeRidder, Louisiana Beauregard and Vernon Parishes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/DeRidder,+LA+70634/@30.8843205,-93.3098964,13.74z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x863b084e98773bcf:0x5af6a67fe8cc9d22!8m2!3d30.8463055!4d-93.2890527|publisher=Google maps|access-date=2021-03-17|date=2021|title=DeRidder, Louisiana }}</ref> Water and sewage for Green Acres and Country Estates Subdivisions is provided by the independent Green Acres Water & Sewer District #1<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caldwellhousing.com/greenacres.htm|publisher=Caldwell Housing Corporation|access-date=2021-03-17|date=2021|title=DeRidder, Louisiana }}</ref> |
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[[Image:DeRidderJail.jpg|thumb|270px|The former Beauregard Parish Jail: The "Hanging Jail"]] |
[[Image:DeRidderJail.jpg|thumb|270px|The former Beauregard Parish Jail: The "Hanging Jail"]] |
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The building known as the "Old [[Beauregard Parish Jail]]" is a structure that is considered one of the most distinctive of its type in the US.{{Citation needed|date=November 2013}} The structure has the characteristics of the collegiate [[Gothic architecture|Gothic architectural]] style, with shallow arches, dormer windows, and a central tower. This style was popular with colleges, universities and churches. The iron bars in most of the windows give the structure an eerie appearance. Inside, there is a spiral staircase that leads up to three floors of jail cells. Another history-making fact is that each cell had a toilet, shower, lavatory and window. When the jail was in use, prisoners could often be seen waving from the barred windows. |
The building known as the "Old [[Beauregard Parish Jail]]" is a structure built in 1914 that is considered one of the most distinctive of its type in the US.{{Citation needed|date=November 2013}} The structure has the characteristics of the collegiate [[Gothic Revival architecture|Gothic Revival architectural]] style, with shallow arches, dormer windows, and a central tower. This style was popular with colleges, universities, and churches. The iron bars in most of the windows give the structure an eerie appearance. Inside, there is a spiral staircase that leads up to three floors of jail cells. Another history-making fact is that each cell had a toilet, shower, lavatory and window. When the jail was in use, prisoners could often be seen waving from the barred windows. |
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It was built to house 50 or so prisoners, but held 13 in comfort. The walls are {{convert|13|to|21|in|m|abbr=on}} thick, made of [[reinforced concrete]] with a blasted finish. The first floor has quarters for the jailer and his family. In the jail's basement, a long corridor leads to the courthouse next door. |
It was built to house 50 or so prisoners, but held 13 in comfort. The walls are {{convert|13|to|21|in|m|abbr=on}} thick, made of [[reinforced concrete]] with a blasted finish. The first floor has quarters for the jailer and his family. In the jail's basement, a long corridor leads to the courthouse next door. |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,808 people, 3,819 households, and 2,616 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,155.4 people per square mile (446.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,454 housing units at an average density of 524.7 per square mile (202.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 60.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 34.73% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.57% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.57% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.40% of the population. |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 9,852 people, 3,838 households, and 2,510 families residing in the city. |
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===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,808 people, 3,819 households, and 2,616 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,155.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,454 housing units at an average density of {{convert|524.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 60.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 34.73% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.57% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.57% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.40% of the population. |
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There were 3,819 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03. |
There were 3,819 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03. |
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For the city of DeRidder these schools are: |
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*Grades 9–12 [[DeRidder High School]] |
*Grades 9–12 [[DeRidder High School]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20090725092036/http://www.beau.k12.la.us/dhs/index.htm {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> (DeRidder) |
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*Grades 6–8 [https://web.archive.org/web/20090604192135/http://beau.k12.la.us/djhs/index.htm DeRidder Junior High School] (DeRidder) |
*Grades 6–8 [https://web.archive.org/web/20090604192135/http://beau.k12.la.us/djhs/index.htm DeRidder Junior High School] (DeRidder) |
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*Grades 4 & 5 [https://web.archive.org/web/20090725092040/http://www.beau.k12.la.us/pwe/first.htm Pine Wood Elementary School] (DeRidder) |
*Grades 4 & 5 [https://web.archive.org/web/20090725092040/http://www.beau.k12.la.us/pwe/first.htm Pine Wood Elementary School] (DeRidder) |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Bert Adams (Louisiana politician)|Bert A. Adams]], [[Louisiana House of Representatives|state representative]] from Vernon Parish from 1956 to 1968;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembership_History_CURRENT.pdf |title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2016: Vernon Parish |publisher=house.louisiana.gov | |
* [[Bert Adams (Louisiana politician)|Bert A. Adams]], [[Louisiana House of Representatives|state representative]] from Vernon Parish from 1956 to 1968;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembership_History_CURRENT.pdf |title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2016: Vernon Parish |publisher=house.louisiana.gov |access-date=October 22, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006105414/http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembership_History_CURRENT.pdf |archive-date=October 6, 2014 }}</ref> born in DeRidder in 1916<ref>{{cite web|url=http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/obits/ldl03.txt|title=Bert Adams|date=February 5, 2003|publisher=usgwarchives.net|access-date=October 22, 2014}}</ref> |
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*[[Joe W. Aguillard]], president of [[Louisiana College]] in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]] 2005 - 2014; Beauregard Parish school superintendent, |
*[[Joe W. Aguillard]], president of [[Louisiana College]] in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]] 2005 - 2014; Beauregard Parish school superintendent, 1999–2000 |
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*Allen Bradley, state representative from 1984 to 1992; lawyer and businessman and former DeRidder City Council member<ref>{{cite web|url=http://compblog.com/allen-bradley-outgoing-amerisafe-ceo-reflects-on-industry-and-legacy/|title=Allen Bradley, OUtgoing AMERISAFE CEP Reflects on Industry and Legacy|publisher=AMERISAFE|access-date=July 10, 2015|archive-date=July 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711080233/http://compblog.com/allen-bradley-outgoing-amerisafe-ceo-reflects-on-industry-and-legacy/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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*[[Mel Branch]], college/professional [[American football|football]] player – LSU/Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs/Miami Dolphins |
*[[Mel Branch]], college/professional [[American football|football]] player – LSU/Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs/Miami Dolphins |
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*[[Chris Cagle (American football)|Chris Cagle]], collegiate and professional football player in [[College Football Hall of Fame]] |
*[[Chris Cagle (American football)|Chris Cagle]], collegiate and professional football player in [[College Football Hall of Fame]] |
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*[[Rusty Hamer]], former child actor who committed suicide in DeRidder in 1990 |
*[[Rusty Hamer]], former child actor who committed suicide in DeRidder in 1990 |
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*[[Gilbert Franklin Hennigan]], former Louisiana state senator |
*[[Gilbert Franklin Hennigan]], former Louisiana state senator |
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*[[Johnny Jones (basketball |
*[[Johnny Jones (basketball, born 1961)|Johnny Jones]], college basketball head coach at University of North Texas and LSU |
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*[[Michael Mayes (American football)|Michael Mayes]], former [[National Football League|NFL]] player |
*[[Michael Mayes (American football)|Michael Mayes]], former [[National Football League|NFL]] player |
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*[[Mike Sanders (basketball)|Michael Sanders]], college/NBA basketball player – UCLA/[[Sacramento Kings|Kansas City Kings]]/[[Cleveland Cavaliers]] |
*[[Mike Sanders (basketball)|Michael Sanders]], college/NBA basketball player – UCLA/[[Sacramento Kings|Kansas City Kings]]/[[Cleveland Cavaliers]] |
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*[[Elijah Stewart]] (born 1995), basketball player for [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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*[[Charles Emery Tooke, Jr.]], state senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes, 1948 to 1956; Shreveport lawyer, born in DeRidder in 1912 |
*[[Charles Emery Tooke, Jr.]], state senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes, 1948 to 1956; Shreveport lawyer, born in DeRidder in 1912 |
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*[[Jennifer Weiner]], author |
*[[Jennifer Weiner]], author |
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*[[H. O. West]], founder of West Brothers clothing stores, based in [[Minden, Louisiana|Minden]] |
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*[[Deshazor Everett]], college/professional [[American football|football]] player – Texas A&M/Washington Redskins |
*[[Deshazor Everett]], college/professional [[American football|football]] player – Texas A&M/Washington Redskins |
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*[[Tim Temple]], [[Louisiana Insurance Commissioner]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.weeklycitizen.com/story/business/2019/05/30/candidate-spotlight-tim-temple/5028110007/|title=Candidate Spotlight: Tim Temple|first=Greg |last=Fischer|work=Gonzales Weekly Citizen|date=May 30, 2019|accessdate=June 30, 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* {{Official website|http://www.cityofderidder.org|City of DeRidder official website}} |
* {{Official website|http://www.cityofderidder.org|City of DeRidder official website}} |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20041213161531/http://www.beau.lib.la.us/history/BPHistry/ Beauregard Parish History] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20041213161531/http://www.beau.lib.la.us/history/BPHistry/ Beauregard Parish History] |
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DeRidder, Louisiana | |
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| City of DeRidder | |
 Beauregard Parish Courthouse | |
| Motto: "We dwell in possibilities"[1] | |
 Location of DeRidder in Beauregard Parish (south) and Vernon Parish (north), Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 30°51′05″N 93°17′25″W / 30.85139°N 93.29028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parishes | Beauregard, Vernon |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Government | |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.38 sq mi (24.29 km2) |
| • Land | 9.29 sq mi (24.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,852 |
| • Density | 1,060.50/sq mi (409.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 70634 |
| Area code | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-20610 |
| Website | www |
DeRidder is a city in, and the parish seat of, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States.[3] A small portion of the city extends into Vernon Parish. As of the 2010 census DeRidder had a population of 10,578.[4] It is the smaller principal city of the DeRidder-Fort Johnson South CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Fort Johnson South (Vernon Parish) and DeRidder (Beauregard Parish) micropolitan areas,[5][6] which had a combined population of 87,988 at the 2010 census.[7]
History
[edit]DeRidder was named for Ella de Ridder, the sister-in-law of a Dutch railroad financier, Jan de Goeijen (cf. De Queen, Arkansas).[8] Her family originally came from the small town of Geldermalsen in the Netherlands, where she was one of 13 children. She ran away from home at an early age and was presumed dead by her family, who only later discovered that she had traveled to the United States. The town was named for her by her brother-in-law, who brought the first railroad to that area of Louisiana. Prior to that, the little town was known as Schovall. The first train line to serve DeRidder came in 1897. It was the Pittsburgh & Gulf Railroad, later called the Kansas City Southern.
The July 26, 1924, the DeRidder Enterprise stated: "The first house in DeRidder was made of logs and covered with board shingles, split by hand from the logs of the forest. It was constructed in 1893 and was the old homestead house of Calvin Shirley, who was the original owner of the land upon which the first business house and residence of DeRidder were built. Mr. Shirley homesteaded the 160 acres (0.65 km2) which was later platted and became the original townsite of DeRidder."
According to Eva Stewart Frazar, whose family came to DeRidder near the turn of the century, "The largest pine in the world grew where DeRidder now stands - or so it is claimed by timber men who knew."
About the origin of the town, she says, "the Kansas City railroad was built from Kansas City to Port Arthur - and came right through here about 1896. By 1898 the trains were running. The post-office was named Miersburg for the postmaster whose name was Miers. The railroad workers had used this spot for a camping place for the workmen - and people wanted to get near the railroad - so 160 acres (0.65 km2) of land was bought for the town site."
"Immediately following the purchase of the town site, a ramble of rough houses were hurriedly built out of rough lumber... By 1898 the town consisted of nearly 300 people and a number of shack homes and a sawmill. C. Landry and Mr. George Heard had a hotel. There were about 5 small stores, besides. West Brothers had a Rous Racket store on the east side of the track."
By this time DeRidder had a sawmill, and timber was the prime industry of the area. The longleaf pine was the primary tree used in the industry. In 1903, DeRidder was finally incorporated as a town.
In April 1904, a large portion of the business section of DeRidder was destroyed by fire. The cause was apparently arson. A grand jury collected enough evidence for this to indict George Smith, a gambler, with setting the fire. The man reportedly left town.
DeRidder's first bank opened in 1906. On October 15, 1912, DeRidder was voted the parish seat of Beauregard Parish. The Beauregard Parish Court House and the Beauregard Parish Jail (see below) were built in 1914.
In July 27, 2024, recent DeRidder mayor Misty Clanton Roberts, an independent who was first elected in 2018, resigned after being investigated for rape of a juvenile and would then be arrested five days later after turning herself in.[9][10] The local fire chief was named to be the city's acting mayor.[10]
Geography
[edit]DeRidder is located in northern Beauregard Parish at 30°51′5″N 93°17′25″W / 30.85139°N 93.29028°W (30.851419, -93.290230)[11] and has an elevation of 203 feet (61.9 m).[12] U.S. Route 171 leads south 48 miles (77 km) to Lake Charles and north 15 miles (24 km) to the entrance to Fort Johnson and 21 miles (34 km) to Leesville. U.S. Route 190 leads south and east 49 miles (79 km) to Kinder and west 52 miles (84 km) to Jasper, Texas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, DeRidder has a total area of 9.2 square miles (23.9 km2), of which 9.2 square miles (23.7 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.96%, is water.[4]
Split Parish
[edit]The northern section of the Green Acres subdivision, west of highway 171 on the extreme northwest side of DeRidder, extends into Vernon Parish. Another section of the city, running north along the east side highway 171, up to a parallel with Golden Lantern road, also extends into Vernon Parish.[13][14] Water and sewage for Green Acres and Country Estates Subdivisions is provided by the independent Green Acres Water & Sewer District #1[15]
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for DeRidder, Louisiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1920–2016) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
88 (31) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
97 (36) |
90 (32) |
85 (29) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.9 (16.1) |
64.7 (18.2) |
72.1 (22.3) |
78.2 (25.7) |
84.7 (29.3) |
90.5 (32.5) |
91.7 (33.2) |
92.5 (33.6) |
88.7 (31.5) |
79.9 (26.6) |
70.1 (21.2) |
62.3 (16.8) |
78.0 (25.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 49.8 (9.9) |
53.6 (12.0) |
60.6 (15.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
74.3 (23.5) |
80.4 (26.9) |
82.1 (27.8) |
82.4 (28.0) |
78.0 (25.6) |
68.3 (20.2) |
58.4 (14.7) |
51.4 (10.8) |
67.2 (19.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.7 (3.7) |
42.5 (5.8) |
49.0 (9.4) |
55.3 (12.9) |
63.9 (17.7) |
70.3 (21.3) |
72.6 (22.6) |
72.3 (22.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
56.8 (13.8) |
46.6 (8.1) |
40.4 (4.7) |
56.3 (13.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 9 (−13) |
0 (−18) |
20 (−7) |
39 (4) |
42 (6) |
50 (10) |
56 (13) |
54 (12) |
40 (4) |
28 (−2) |
20 (−7) |
7 (−14) |
0 (−18) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.36 (162) |
4.63 (118) |
4.89 (124) |
5.19 (132) |
5.06 (129) |
5.81 (148) |
4.91 (125) |
5.01 (127) |
5.36 (136) |
5.03 (128) |
5.49 (139) |
6.35 (161) |
64.09 (1,628) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.9 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 88.9 |
| Source: NOAA[16][17] | |||||||||||||
Transportation
[edit]Culture
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The building known as the "Old Beauregard Parish Jail" is a structure built in 1914 that is considered one of the most distinctive of its type in the US.[citation needed] The structure has the characteristics of the collegiate Gothic Revival architectural style, with shallow arches, dormer windows, and a central tower. This style was popular with colleges, universities, and churches. The iron bars in most of the windows give the structure an eerie appearance. Inside, there is a spiral staircase that leads up to three floors of jail cells. Another history-making fact is that each cell had a toilet, shower, lavatory and window. When the jail was in use, prisoners could often be seen waving from the barred windows.
It was built to house 50 or so prisoners, but held 13 in comfort. The walls are 13 to 21 in (0.33 to 0.53 m) thick, made of reinforced concrete with a blasted finish. The first floor has quarters for the jailer and his family. In the jail's basement, a long corridor leads to the courthouse next door.
In 1928, there was a famous double execution by hanging in the jail for two murderers.[18] These were the only recorded hangings in the jail. The prisoners were hanged by an apparatus at the top of the spiral staircase. After this the jail became known as "the hanging jail".
The jail was used until 1982, when a court action forced it to close. On October 4, 1981, it was put on the National Register of Historic Places, along with several other buildings in DeRidder.
Historic District
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In 1983 Washington, Second, Stewart, and Port streets were added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Beauregard Parish as the DeRidder Commercial Historic District.[19]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,100 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,535 | 68.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,747 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,750 | 0.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,799 | 54.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,188 | 24.0% | |
| 1970 | 8,030 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 10,337 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 9,868 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,808 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,578 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 9,852 | −6.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[20] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,409 | 54.9% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,080 | 31.26% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 155 | 1.57% |
| Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.16% |
| Other/Mixed | 554 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 576 | 5.85% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,852 people, 3,838 households, and 2,510 families residing in the city.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[22] of 2000, there were 9,808 people, 3,819 households, and 2,616 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,155.4 inhabitants per square mile (446.1/km2). There were 4,454 housing units at an average density of 524.7 units per square mile (202.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.81% White, 34.73% African American, 0.57% Native American, 1.42% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.40% of the population.
There were 3,819 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city of DeRidder, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,952, and the median income for a family was $39,384. Males had a median income of $36,388 versus $21,302 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,996. About 15.0% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]Beauregard Parish School Board operates local public schools.
For the city of DeRidder these schools are:
- Grades 9–12 DeRidder High School[23] (DeRidder)
- Grades 6–8 DeRidder Junior High School (DeRidder)
- Grades 4 & 5 Pine Wood Elementary School (DeRidder)
- Grades 2 & 3 G. W. Carver Elementary School (DeRidder)
- PreK - 1st Grade K. R. Hanchey Elementary School (DeRidder)
Media
[edit]The Beauregard Daily News, a daily newspaper, is based in DeRidder.
Notable people
[edit]- Bert A. Adams, state representative from Vernon Parish from 1956 to 1968;[24] born in DeRidder in 1916[25]
- Joe W. Aguillard, president of Louisiana College in Pineville 2005 - 2014; Beauregard Parish school superintendent, 1999–2000
- Allen Bradley, state representative from 1984 to 1992; lawyer and businessman and former DeRidder City Council member[26]
- Mel Branch, college/professional football player – LSU/Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs/Miami Dolphins
- Chris Cagle, collegiate and professional football player in College Football Hall of Fame
- Chris Cagle, country music singer
- Jerry DeWitt, former Pentecostal minister and current author, public speaker and leader of the American atheism movement
- Rusty Hamer, former child actor who committed suicide in DeRidder in 1990
- Gilbert Franklin Hennigan, former Louisiana state senator
- Johnny Jones, college basketball head coach at University of North Texas and LSU
- Michael Mayes, former NFL player
- Michael Sanders, college/NBA basketball player – UCLA/Kansas City Kings/Cleveland Cavaliers
- Elijah Stewart (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Charles Emery Tooke, Jr., state senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes, 1948 to 1956; Shreveport lawyer, born in DeRidder in 1912
- Jennifer Weiner, author
- Deshazor Everett, college/professional football player – Texas A&M/Washington Redskins
- Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner[27]
References
[edit]- ^ "City of DeRidder, Louisiana". City of DeRidder, Louisiana. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): DeRidder city, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ MICROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS AND COMPONENTS Archived June 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Office of Management and Budget, 2007-05-11. Accessed 2008-08-01.
- ^ COMBINED STATISTICAL AREAS AND COMPONENT CORE BASED STATISTICAL AREAS Archived June 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Office of Management and Budget, 2007-05-11. Accessed 2008-08-01.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Fort Polk South-DeRidder, LA CSA; Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ van der Sijs, Nicoline (2009). The Influence of Dutch on the North American Languages. Amsterdam University Press. p. 102. ISBN 978-90-8964-124-3.
- ^ Snider, Mike (August 3, 2024). "Louisiana mayor who recently resigned now faces child sex crime charges". USA Today. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Asma-Sadeque, Samira (August 2, 2024). "La. Mayor Resigned from Office. Days Later, She Was Arrested on Accusations She Raped Minor". People. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Zoning map City of DeRidder, Louisiana Beauregard and Vernon Parishes". Meyer and Associates. August 27, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "DeRidder, Louisiana". Google maps. 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "DeRidder, Louisiana". Caldwell Housing Corporation. 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Beauregard Parish Jail hanging referenced.
- ^ Downtown DeRidder Cultural District
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20090725092036/http://www.beau.k12.la.us/dhs/index.htm [bare URL]
- ^ "Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2016: Vernon Parish" (PDF). house.louisiana.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Bert Adams". usgwarchives.net. February 5, 2003. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Allen Bradley, OUtgoing AMERISAFE CEP Reflects on Industry and Legacy". AMERISAFE. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Fischer, Greg (May 30, 2019). "Candidate Spotlight: Tim Temple". Gonzales Weekly Citizen. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to DeRidder, Louisiana.
- City of DeRidder official website
- Beauregard Parish History
- Historic DeRidder: Downtown Walking Tour, a pamphlet published by the Beauregard Tourist Commission (June 2000).
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