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Welcome to Catahoula Parish

Catahoula Parish was formed 1808, and named after Catahoula Lake. The name “Catahoula” is believed to be derived from the Choctaw Indian word “Okkattahoula,” which means “beautiful clear water. We are home to great communities such as our seat Harrisonburg, Sicily Island, Jonesville Enterprise and Larto.