Negreet, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Negreet is an unincorporated community
in Sabine Parish
, Louisiana
, United States
. It is located near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 191 and Louisiana Highway 476, just east of the Toledo Bend Reservoir
.
brought the once lawless "Neutral Strip" under control.
The community flourished with farms and plantations until the Civil War
, which devastated the area and displaced many of its residents.
Today, Negreet is a small, dispersed community.
. The community of Negreet is zoned to Negreet High School http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/nhs/ (Grades PK-12).
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Sabine Parish
Sabine Parish, Louisiana
Sabine Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The seat of the parish is Many. In 2010, the parish's population was 24,233....
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is located near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 191 and Louisiana Highway 476, just east of the Toledo Bend Reservoir
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Toledo Bend Reservoir is a reservoir on the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana. The lake has an area of 185,000 acres , the largest man-made body of water in Texas, the largest in the South, and the fifth largest in the United States. The dam is capable of generating 92 megawatts of...
.
History
Negreet was founded in 1822 and families began settling in sizeable numbers as the completion of nearby Fort JesupFort Jesup
Fort Jesup, also known as Fort Jesup State Historic Site or Fort Jessup or Fort Jesup State Monument, was built in 1822, 22 miles west of Natchitoches, Louisiana, to protect the United States border with Spain and to return order to the Neutral Strip. Originally named Cantonment Jesup, the fort...
brought the once lawless "Neutral Strip" under control.
The community flourished with farms and plantations until the Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, which devastated the area and displaced many of its residents.
Today, Negreet is a small, dispersed community.
Education
Public schools in Sabine Parish are operated by the Sabine Parish School BoardSabine Parish School Board
The Sabine Parish School Board is an entity responsible for the operation of public schools in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is headquartered in the town of Many.-Schools:*Grades 9-12**Many High School...
. The community of Negreet is zoned to Negreet High School http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/nhs/ (Grades PK-12).
Notable persons
- Cliff AmmonsCliff AmmonsClifton R. Ammons , known as Cliff Ammons, was an educator and businessman from Many, Louisiana, who served from 1960-1964 as a Democrat from Sabine Parish in the Louisiana House of Representatives...
, former member of the Louisiana House of RepresentativesLouisiana State LegislatureThe Louisiana State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is bicameral body, comprising the lower house, the Louisiana House of Representatives with 105 representatives, and the upper house, the Louisiana Senate with 39 senators...
and the "father of Toledo Bend ReservoirToledo Bend ReservoirToledo Bend Reservoir is a reservoir on the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana. The lake has an area of 185,000 acres , the largest man-made body of water in Texas, the largest in the South, and the fifth largest in the United States. The dam is capable of generating 92 megawatts of...
, was born in Negrete in 1918. - Devon Snider Former civil rights legend, and now a current member of congress.
- Lathan Meyers Son of Karl Malone, now currently pursuing his license in aviation. Lathan is also an avid sports player.