New Llano, Louisiana
New Llano is a town of 2,144 people in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, founded in 1917.
Why visit New Llano
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lee Hills Cinema Six, Edmond Ellison Smart House and Kansas City Southern Depot.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in New Llano
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About New Llano
New Llano is a town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, New Llano had a population of 2,213. It is a part of the Fort Johnson South Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article New Llano, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Edmond Ellison Smart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Kansas City Southern Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Railway station in Leesville, Louisiana
Vernon Parish Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Courthouse in Leesville, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes12
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1604 South 5th Street, Leesville
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 0.9 mi
2410 South 5th Street, Leesville
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:30
History
The New Llano Cooperative Colony was founded in 1917 when Job Harriman relocated, with other commune members of the Llano del Rio colony, to 20,000 acres of cut-over land two miles south of Leesville after difficulties securing water at the California site and power struggles at the commune. The location chosen was the Gulf Lumber Company sawmill town named Stables. The mill had burned in 1913 and again in 1916. After the sawmill burnt for the second time, it was not rebuilt because the stumpage reserves were depleted. The land, was sold on contract to the Cooperative Colony.
The colony attempted to achieve self-sufficiency through community ownership of a newspaper, broom factory, sawmill, ice plant, and sheet metal factory. There was also a school, infirmary, hospital, and recreational facilities. The colony closed in 1937.
New Llano has developed a reputation as a "speed trap." Local media has covered allegations of predatory ticket-writing.
From the History section of New Llano, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
MORe Community Church
Church · Christian · 1.7 mi
1410 South 11th Street, Leesville
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
West Leesville Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive, Leesville
Healthcare1
Map of New Llano
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 37°F | 5.6 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 48°F | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 5.3 in |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 5.1 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 45°F | 5.3 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Leesville (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Vernon Parish has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-30: Highway 113 Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-27: Lions Camp Road Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-25: Ida Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Maks Army Air Field (POE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Leesville 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Many 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Colfax 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Natchitoches 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- DeQuincy 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Alexandria 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kinder 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pineville 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Moss Bluff 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Ball 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Leesville, LA, First United Methodist from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Smart plantation house from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Leesville KC Southern depot from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Vernon Parish courthouse from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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