Urania, Louisiana
Urania is a small town in La Salle Parish, Louisiana United States. The population was 698 at the 2020 census.[2] Urania is taken from the Greek muse of astronomy. Hardtner served in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from La Salle Parish as well as long service on the La Salle Parish Police Jury.[3]
Urania, Louisiana | |
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| Town of Urania | |
Interactive map of Urania | |
| Coordinates: 31°51′46″N 92°17′29″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | La Salle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 698 |
| • Density | 509.12/sq mi (196.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-77490 |
| Website | www |
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Urania town, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- Anna C. Burns, "Henry E. Hardtner: Louisiana's First Conservationist," Journal of Forest History, Vol. 22, No. 2 (April 1978), pp. 76-85
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent parish or parishes | |
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