Haughton is a town in
Bossier Parish,
Louisiana
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, United States. The population was 4,539 in 2020.
It is part of the
Shreveport–
Bossier City metropolitan statistical area.
Geography
Haughton is located east of
Bossier City and east of
Shreveport.
Interstate 20 touches the northwestern corner of the town, with access from Exit 33 (Elm Street).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of , all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...
system, Haughton has a
humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between ...
, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
As of the
2020 United States census, there were 4,539 people, 1,139 households, and 891 families residing in the town.
Education
The community is in the
Bossier Parish School District.
Most of Haughton is zoned to Haughton Elementary School. A portion of Haughton is in the collective boundary of T. L. Rodes Elementary School (PreKindergarten-Grade 1), Platt Elementary School (grades 2-3), and Princeton Elementary School (grades 4-5). All residents are assigned to Haughton Middle School and
Haughton High School.
Bossier Parish is in the areas of
Bossier Parish Community College and
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.
Notable people
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Myron Baker, linebacker for the
Chicago Bears
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from 1993 to 1995.
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Joe Delaney, NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs
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E. S. Dortch, planter and politician; veteran of the
Confederate States Army
The Confederate States Army (CSA), also called the Confederate army or the Southern army, was the Military forces of the Confederate States, military land force of the Confederate States of America (commonly referred to as the Confederacy) duri ...
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John A. Franks, thoroughbred racehorse breeder
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Dak Prescott, professional football player
Gallery
Haughton, LA, Town Hall IMG_4166.JPG, Haughton Town Hall
Fountain at Hillcrest Cemetery in Haughton, LA MVI 2645.jpg, The fountain at Hill Crest Cemetery; there is also a smaller Haughton Cemetery established in 1945.
Haughton, LA High School IMG 7306 2.jpg, Haughton High School
Revised Haughton Middle School IMG 3930.JPG, Haughton Elementary School
First Baptist Church of Haughton, LA IMG 7310 1.jpg, First Baptist Church
See also
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KBTT
References
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Towns in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Towns in Louisiana
Towns in Shreveport – Bossier City metropolitan area