Uneedus, Louisiana

Uneedus is an unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[2]

Uneedus, Louisiana
Uneedus, Louisiana
Uneedus, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30°37′03″N 90°15′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishTangipahoa
Elevation
29 ft (9 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)985
GNIS feature ID543746[1]
FIPS code22-76980

History

The community's name is derived from shortening and alteration of "You need us",[3] the motto of a local lumber company.[4] A post office called Uneedus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1928.[5]

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Uneedus, Louisiana
  3. "Uneedus, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  4. "The Oddest Named Town in Every State". The Active Times. April 19, 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  5. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 July 2019.


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