Overview
Lake Providence is a town of 3,400 people (2019) in the far northeastern corner of Northern Louisiana. It is the parish seat of East Carroll Parish and is one of the major production centers of both Louisiana's historical and modern cotton industry.
1 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Lake Providence
Louisiana State Cotton Museum
Dedicated to the largest agricultural industry in Louisiana during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the museum highlights the story of the people, equipment, and machinery used to process cotton inside of a refurbished…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Arcadia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GLH Mid Delta Regional Airport, Greenville — 48 mi away. Directions
- MLU Monroe Regional Airport, Monroe — 54 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 169 mi away (major hub). Directions
The only method into this town, US Highway 65, runs north to south through town. Also accessible from the west by Louisiana Highway 134.
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Understand
Lake Providence is far removed from the rest of Louisiana. Heavily rural and agricultural based, the city is far from any kind of amenities found in larger cities. The closest large cities with name brand stores and amenities are Monroe and Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Get in
Drive
The only method into this town, US Highway 65, runs north to south through town. Also accessible from the west by Louisiana Highway 134.
See
See Louisiana State Cotton Museum
Dedicated to the largest agricultural industry in Louisiana during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the museum highlights the story of the people, equipment, and machinery used to process cotton inside of a refurbished gin. Various buildings on site showcase the lifestyles of the people who once lived and worked on these cotton plantations and farms.
Sleep
Stay Economy Inn of Lake Providence
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