Town of Olla

Olla was named after Miss Olla Mills, but for many years was known as White Sulphur Springs. The site served as a steam boat port on the nearby Castor River and between 1871 and 1911 was a nationally known health spa. A military high school, Olla Institute, was also named after Miss Mills who was a prominent early resident. The school flourished and attracted students from a wide area until it burned down in 1899.

1n 1893 the Houston, Central, Arkansas, and Northern Railroad came through the area and helped add permanence to the town. It was incorporated as the town of Olla in August of 1899.
Olla is also known as the site of the only railroad holdup in the state of Louisiana. The robbers" goal was a large money shipment which was transferred before it reached the robbery site.

Type of Government: Mayor and Bd. of Alderman (5) Lawrason Act
Police: 4 full time officers/ 2 patrol cars.
Fire Department: 27 volunteers/4 trucks
Fire Rating: 5 in city.
Health Care: Hardtner Medical Center
Hotels/Motels: 1/30 rooms