About the area |
Nestled in the arms of Mermentau, Lake Arthur, Welsh, Morse, Estherwood, Iota, Gueydan, and Crowley; this small territory served by the zip code 70546 has an estimated population of 10700 inhabitants. Serving Jefferson Davis as its parish seat, this community named for Jennings McComb (railroad engineer) is known by its neighboring communities as the "Cradle of Louisiana Oil". Host of the Mardi Grass Festival, this land has many notable spots to visit such as Lake Arthur, WH Tupper General Merchandise Museum, Zigler Museum, and Telephone Pioneer Museum. |