Village of
Castor
on the map of Bienville Parish
Population: 196
Mayor:
Lane R. Freeman (D)
(318) 544-2491
Clerk:
Jo Ann Sutton
(318) 544-8718
P. O. Box 216
Castor, LA 71016
Bienville
Parish Info
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Castor probably derives its name from the Indian word for beaver. Its location was determined by the building of the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad. A large sawmill was also located nearby and the Wardlaw family, early settlers, established a successful gin mill and grist mill operation.
Type of Government: Mayor /Bd. of Alderman (3) Lawrason Act
Police: 1 officer.
Fire District: 60 vol.
Fire Rating: 8 in city.
Health Care: See Arcadia
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