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Welcome to Heflin ...

The village of Heflin is located in Webster Parish<1>.


The location of Heflin has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>


While we don't have a date for the founding of Heflin, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Heflin has a population of 225 people<3> (see below for details).

Heflin is 270 feet [82 m] above sea level.<4>.

Time Zone: Heflin lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Heflin lies within the (318) area code.

The ZIP code for Heflin: 71039<5>

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Heflin had an population of 225 people. This is a decrease of 7.79% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 8.16% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Heflin had a population of 244 people. This makes Heflin the parish's 10th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 244 people, the population of Heflin has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 245 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Heflin.

Communities Also Named Heflin ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Heflin - they are located in Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina (2) and Virginia.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Heflin.

Communities near Heflin ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Heflin.

  • Minden
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Haughton
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haughton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haughton
    • Haughton is located in Bossier Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,243 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haughton <6>
  • Ringgold
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Sibley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sibley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibley
    • Sibley is located in Webster Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,155 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sibley <6>
  • Gibsland
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibsland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibsland
    • Gibsland is located in Bienville Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 858 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gibsland <6>
  • Doyline
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doyline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doyline
    • Doyline is located in Webster Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 783 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Doyline <6>
  • Hall Summit
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall Summit have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Summit
    • Hall Summit is located in Red River Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 289 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hall Summit <6>
  • Dixie Inn
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie Inn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Inn
    • Dixie Inn is located in Webster Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 266 people
  • Dubberly
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dubberly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dubberly
    • Dubberly is located in Webster Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dubberly <6>
  • Athens
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Heflin. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Heflin.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Heflin. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Heflin.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Heflin. See our Newspapers Page for Heflin.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Heflin ...

Looking for more information about Heflin? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Heflin, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Heflin.

Adding Heflin to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Heflin in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Heflin was on a map titled Map of Louisiana (from Rand McNally, 1911).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Heflin.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Heflin. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Webster, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Heflin.
<4>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Heflin - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Heflin). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Heflin or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.









 

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