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Minden, LA

Minden is a small city and the parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located twenty-eight miles east of Shreveport. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 11,928. The Main Street district of Minden is recognized as a Louisiana Main Street Community, a Louisiana Cultural Products District, and is cited on the National Register of Historic Places. Minden is the core and principal city of the Minden Micropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of all of Webster Parish, which is included in the Shreveport–Bossier City–Minden CSA.

Minden was established in 1836 by Charles Veeder. Native sons include Gene Austin and Louis Dunbar. The town's name is derived from the German city of Minden. The city of Minden was used as a blueprint for the fictional city of Bon Temps, the setting of the Southern Vampire Mysteries series by Charlaine Harris. During the Civil War, a large Confederate encampment was located inside of Minden. It housed about 15,000 Confederate soldiers. The town served as a supply depot for the Confederate Army. Close to thirty Confederate soldiers who died in the Battles of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill are buried in the Old Minden Cemetery.

In the Great Blizzard of 1899, Minden experienced the coldest temperature ever recorded in Louisiana, when the temperature fell on February 13, 1899, to −16 °F or −26.7 °C.

During the Great Depression, one of the two Minden banks failed and a fire destroyed a major section of the downtown area (1931). On May 1, 1933, a tornado occurred in the town, destroying 20% of the homes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.0 km² (12.0 mi²). 30.8 km² (11.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.75% water.

Health and wellness are paramount in Minden, and the city is equipped with healthcare facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. Minden Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For fitness enthusiasts, Snap Fitness provides a well-equipped gym for all your workout needs. For a more relaxed approach, the Spa Bella or Minden Med Spa offers a range of spa services including massages and facials. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the scenic beauty of Caney Lakes Recreation Area, perfect for hiking and picnicking. For mental wellness, Mindful Therapy Solutions provides counseling and mental health services.

The top sites in Minden, LA are Babb Park, Dorcheat Historical Museum, and Germantown Colony Museum

Population: 11,928 (2020). ZIP Code: 71055. Area code: 318. Area: 15.21 sq mi (39.39 km²). Elevation: 133.75 ft.

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What is Minden, LA, known for?

In the 1880s the railroad finally came to Minden and over the next half-century that industry would play a major role in the local economy. Minden eventually became the headquarters of the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad. In addition, the owners of the railroad opened the Minden Lumber Mill, which at one point was among the largest in the world.

What county is Minden, LA in?

Minden is a small city and the parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located twenty-eight miles east of Shreveport. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 11,928. The Main Street district of Minden is recognized as a Louisiana Main Street Community, a Louisiana Cultural Products District, and is cited on the National Register of Historic Places. Minden is the core and principal city of the Minden Micropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of all of Webster Parish, which is included in the Shreveport–Bossier City–Minden CSA.

What is the crime rate in Minden, LA?

With a crime rate of 38 per one thousand residents, Minden has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 26. Within Louisiana, more than 87% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Minden.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Minden

Neighborhood Scout

Babb Park

Dorcheat Historical Museum

Germantown Colony Museum

Minden Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

Snap Fitness

Spa Bella

Minden Med Spa

Caney Lakes Recreation Area

Mindful Therapy Solutions

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