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Watson, Louisiana
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 Watson, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Watson, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Livingston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 956 |
| • Density | 996.87/sq mi (384.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70786 (PO Box)
70706 (residences) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-80010 |
Watson is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community is in the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Watson Post Office was established on Feb. 20, 1894 by George A. Watson. The first Live Oak school was built in 1895 on land donated by Rev. Joel Ott. Several buildings were used for classes there, until the present site was purchased and a two-story school built. Published histories of Live Oak Methodist Church state that the first church was built not more than a quarter-mile from the present site prior to the Civil War. It was destroyed by Union soldiers. The church history states that W.C. Newsom, Huff Jones, George Nesom, J.B. Easterly and James Chandler erected a new building shortly after the Civil War fire. In 1893, under the pastorate of J.P. Haney of the Mississippi Conference, the frame church that was used until 1950 was constructed. As of April, 2011, there are three churches in Watson, the oldest turned into a thrift store. The newest, finished in late 2010, is, by far, the tallest.
Since Watson is unincorporated, Watson's zipcode of 70786 is available only to Post Office Box recipients. All other residences and businesses use a mailing address for Denham Springs, LA, 70706.
Geography
Watson is located at 30°34′30″N 90°57′10″W / 30.57500°N 90.95278°W (30.575, -90.953). The town is north of Denham Springs and is situated around the intersection of Range Road(LA 16) and Springfield Road(LA 1019). The community sits at an elevation of 65 feet.
Climate
Watson is located in a humid, subtropical region. The mild, short, wet, and somewhat warm winters are followed by long, hot, humid, and fairly wet summers.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 956 | — | |
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Education
Watson is within the Livingston Parish Public Schools system and is served by:
- Live Oak High School
- Live Oak Junior High School
- Live Oak Middle School
- Live Oak Elementary (Watson)
- North Live Oak Elementary
- South Live Oak Elementary
See also
In Spanish: Watson (Luisiana) para niños
