Named for the Greek poet, the parish seat of Claiborne is home of several notable locations including Kisatchie National Forest, Lake Claiborne State Park, and Ford Museum. Served by zip code 71040, this land of approximately 5 square miles of extension is framed by Athens, Lisbon, Haynesville, Gibsland, Shongaloo, Minden, Arcadian, and Mount Lebanon. Located more than 210 miles away from Dallas (TX), this town supports its economy thanks to construction, public administration, health care, educational services, and social assistance industries.