Lamar, West Monroe
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 The Old Post Office, Lamar's most recognized landmark | |
 Lamar highlighted in Wood County | |
 Wood County highlighted in West Monroe | |
| Country | Ibica |
| State | West Monroe |
| County | Wood |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Named for | Clarence T. Lamar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11 sq mi (30 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,584 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 222 |
Lamar is a city in Wood County in Southeastern West Monroe. The population was 7,584 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in Wood County, West Monroe.
The city is a tourist destination, with popular attractions including: Historic Railroad Cars, the Weise Fountain, Lamar Public Library, Excelsior House, and the bayous formed by Adams Bayou located in and around the city.
Geography
According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11 km2), of which, 4.3 square miles (11 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.58%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lamar has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education
The City of Lamar is served by the Lamar Independent School District.
Highways
State Highway 7, known as "Stafford Highway" in town, serves as the main east west road through town. The highway designation ends at a traffic light with SH 50 in downtown
SH 50, Main Street, is the main north-south thoroughfare in Lamar, hosting many of the city's businesses and institutions.
SH 184, Whitefield Road, runs southeast from a traffic light with SH 50, about a mile south of downtown. Most Lamar ISD campuses are along this road near the city limits
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