Home Government ▼ Departments ▼ Services ▼ Community ▼ History The settlement which was to become Arcadia had it's origins in the 1820's, but it was not until 1855 that Arcadia became an incorporated village. Shadrick P. Sutton was the first post master, and it was he who gave Arcadia its name, which means "beautiful hills." Arcadia officially became a town in 1903 when the census declared that there were one thousand residents. The original site is still known as "Old Town" and is located on the Jonesboro Highway between Highway 9 and College Street. Arcadia was originally a stagecoach stop on the Wire Road, but the town moved to its present location when the V.S. & P. Railroad came through in 1884. Arcadia became well-known in 1934 when Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were ambushed by the Bienville Parish Sheriff's posse and brought to Arcadia to Conger's Funeral Home. Thousands of people lined the streets to see the notorious outlaws who were still in the stolen car when it was towed into town. Arcadia celebrated its 150th birthday on May 21, 2005 with its Sesquicentennial Celebration. Town of Arcadia, Louisiana 1819 S Railroad Ave, Arcadia, LA 71001 318-263-8456 | © Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved Government Websites by GovOffice

Home Government ▼ Departments ▼ Services ▼ Community ▼ Frequently Asked Questions What are town hall office hours? Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. How do I obtain a passport? Visit travel.state.gov for detailed information regarding applying for a passport and international travel. Where you apply for a passport depends on when you need your U.S. passport. Go to the Where to Apply page at travel.state.gov to determine where you apply based on when the passport is needed. Do I need a license or a permit to open a business? Yes. If the business is located inside the city limits, a license will be issued by the Town of Arcadia. If the business is outside of the city limits and inside Bienville Parish, the parish Tax Collector within the Sheriff's Office will issue your license. Town of Arcadia, Louisiana 1819 S Railroad Ave, Arcadia, LA 71001 318-263-8456 | © Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved Government Websites by GovOffice

Home Government ▼ Departments ▼ Services ▼ Community ▼ Attorney I was born in Ringgold, Louisiana, the second largest town in Bienville Parish, and currently reside there with my wife Jessica and six children, living the farm life and practicing law. I have represented the Town for eleven (11) years and serve as legal representative for the town, its elected officials and employees, as well as serving as the Magistrate Judge of the Mayor's (Municipal) Court, handling town ordinance violations. Contact Information Robert A. Moore, Town Attorney (La. Bar Roll # 28692) 3576 Highway 371 Post Office 497 Ringgold, LA 71068 (800)-315-0550 (Telephone) (225)-208-1651 (Facsimile) (318)-465-1690 (Mobile)Town Attorney Town of Arcadia, Louisiana 1819 S Railroad Ave, Arcadia, LA 71001 318-263-8456 | © Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved Government Websites by GovOffice