Fairview Alpha, Louisiana
Fairview Alpha is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches and Red River Parishes in the state of Louisiana. At one time, it was known as Messick and Alpha. Fairview Alpha was founded in 1912.
History
According to the USGS, Fairview Alpha was "originally named Messick for a family that owned a store here, however, when the Alpha School (Natchitoches Parish) and Fairview School (Red River Parish) were combined in 1912, the new name came into use".
Transportation
U.S. highways
U.S. 71
U.S. 84
Louisiana routes
Louisiana 480
Louisiana 486
Louisiana 507
Louisiana 784
Louisiana 787
Louisiana 3163
Water
Black Lake, Fairview Alpha-Creston Border
Grand Bayou Reservoir, Fairview Alpha Red River Parish
Red River, Fairview Alpha South Border
Sims Bayou, Flat Bayou, Fairview Alpha South
Education
Fairview Alpha Elementary, Campti, Louisiana
Image
References
Other websites
Unincorporated communities in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Settlements in Red River Parish, Louisiana
1912 establishments in the United States
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