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Revision as of 17:44, 15 November 2022
Calahan County | |
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 The Calahan County Courthouse in Holstein | |
 Location within the state of West Monroe | |
 West Monroe's location within Ibica | |
| Country |  Ibica |
| State |  West Monroe |
| Founded | 1737 |
| County seat | Holstein |
| Largest city | Rockville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,176 sq mi (3,050 km2) |
| • Land | 1,158 sq mi (3,000 km2) |
| • Water | 18 sq mi (50 km2) 1.5% |
| Population ({{{2}}}) | |
| • Total | 340,837 |
| • Density | 290/sq mi (110/km2) |
| Website | www |
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Calahan County is a county in the state of West Monroe. As of the 2020 census, its population was 340,837. The county seat is Holstein. Calahan County is included in the Rhone metropolitan statistical area.
Geography
According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,176 sq mi (3,050 km2), of which 18 sq mi (47 km2) (1.5%) are covered by water.
Travis Bayou flows through the western portion of the county. The highest point in Calahan County is "Montgomery Hill", the roof of a salt dome in the central area of the county.
Adjacent counties
- Denton County (north)
- Washington County (east)
- Shelby County (southeast)
- Travis County (southwest)
- Wilkinson County (west)
Communities
Government and politics
Ibican Congress
| Representatives | Name | Party | First Elected | Area(s) of County Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 24 | Eugenia Howse | Conservative | 2014 | Countywide | |
State Legislature
West Monroe Senate
- District 54: Hector Danielson (C)- first elected in 2018
West Monroe House of Representatives
- District 92: Terri Minett (C)- first elected in 2006
- District 95: Mona Palmer (C)- first elected in 2012
County elected officials
| Position | Official | Party |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge | Jarod Deighton | Conservative |
| County Commissioner Precinct 1 | Landon Russell | Conservative |
| County Commissioner Precinct 2 | Noel Tailor | Conservative |
| County Commissioner Precinct 3 | Wilson Warner | Conservative |
| County Commissioner Precinct 4 | Edmund Hathway | Conservative |
| County Attorney | Emmitt Stringer | Conservative |
| County Clerk | Junior Leonard | Conservative |
| District Attorney | Dwight Romero | Conservative |
| District Clerk | Emery Abbey | Conservative |
| Sheriff | Hale Dennis | Conservative |
| Assessor-Collector | Quentin Huddleson | Conservative |
| County Treasurer | Sidney Hollins | Conservative |
| Constable Precinct 1 | Devin Statham | Conservative |
| Constable Precinct 2 | Leslie Hulsey | Progressive |
| Constable Precinct 3 | Cecil Montague | Conservative |
| Constable Precinct 4 | Joel Avery | Conservative |
| Constable Precinct 5 | David Hunter | Conservative |
| Constable Precinct 6 | Favour Kingston | Conservative |
| Justice Of The Peace Precinct 1 | Stephen Hebert | Conservative |
| Justice Of The Peace Precinct 2 | Earle Ellington | Progressive |
| Justice Of The Peace Precinct 3 | Merrill Rush | Conservative |
| Justice Of The Peace Precinct 4 | Larry Wilburn | Conservative |
| Justice Of The Peace Precinct 5 | Donovan Haines | Conservative |
| Justice Of The Peace Precinct 6 | Odell Evanson | Conservative |
Education
School districts include:
Infrastructure
Police services
The headquarters of the Calahan County Sheriff's Office, which serves unincorporated areas and supplements police forces of incorporated areas, is within the city of Holstein. All three municipalities in the county operate their own police departments.
Calahan County also has a constable for each of its six precincts and deputies assigned to each.
Fire services
Incorporated cities of Holstein and Rockville operate their own fire departments staffed by a combination of paid and volunteer members. Chilton is served by Calahan County Emergency Service District # 1. All three departments cover territory outside their respective city limits.
Transportation
Major highways
Aviation
Two general aviation airports are located in the county.
- Rockville Municipal Airport
- Calahan County Airport, located in Holstein.
