A complete history of Winnfield, Louisiana and Winn Parish compiled by the Winn Historical Society over three years. First published in 1985, interesting topics include the Huey Long family background, surrounding communities, mining, schools, churches, & historic buildings.  This thorough volume of 336 detailed pages includes 200 pages of pioneer family bios with many photos and a remarkable genealogical index of 13,500 names.

“…when Winn Parish was created it was named for Colonel Walter O. Winn, a lawyer of Alexandria, and a member of the first board of supervisors of Louisiana Seminary of Learning, of which General Sherman was once president, now Louisiana State University.”

v“ ...because the ascent of any boy from the farm to the executive chambers of his government still makes good reading, the story of Earl K. long is one of interest to every citizen and particularly to those who reside in his home parish of Winn.”

 

Page Count: 336

8.5x11 Hardcover

First Printing 1985, Reprinted 2025

ISBN: 978-1-68593-223-7