Cotton Valley is a
town
A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city.
The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
in central
Webster Parish, Louisiana
Webster Parish ( French: ''Paroisse de Webster'') is a parish located in the northwestern section of the U.S. state of Louisiana.
The parish seat and largest city is Minden.
As of the 2020 census, the Webster Parish population was 36,967. ...
, United States. The population was 1,010 at the
2010 census.
History
Mayoral history
Cotton Valley was established in the mid-19th century, and incorporated in 1944 when J. B. Roby, a
Democrat, became its first mayor. In 1946, Roby was succeeded by A. C. Borland, who served a total of 22 years. An insurance agent, Borland did not seek reelection in 1968 and was succeeded by E. M. Hollingsworth. Borland was credited with the building of the Cotton Valley city hall, recreation center and municipal park. Keith Chanler was elected mayor in 2000 and again in 2004 and chose not to run in 2008.
Comerdis Phillips was elected mayor in 2008 Joseph Alexander became mayor in 2016.
Marlon Pope Special Learning Center
Cotton Valley was the home of the former Marlon Pope Special Learning Center, named for Chester Marlon Pope, a civic leader and Republican member of the
Webster Parish School Board.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
As of the
2020 United States census, there were 787 people, 444 households, and 289 families residing in the town.
Arts and culture
A public library replaced the former facility in the old office of Dr. John Pugh, a long-time Cotton Valley physician, who began his practice in 1902.
Notable people
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Ken Beck,
defensive tackle
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in the
NFL Green Bay Packers
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;
born in Minden
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Roger Carr, former
National Football League
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wide receiver who played for various teams.
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The Cox Family consists of Cotton Valley natives noted for their
Bluegrass music
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.
References
External links
Town of Cotton Valley
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Towns in Louisiana
Towns in Webster Parish, Louisiana