Retreat, Louisiana Explained

Retreat is an unincorporated community in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States.

History

A post office called Retreat was established in 1940, and remained in operation until 1966.^[1] The community was so named on account of its idyllic setting.^[2] Variant names were "Retreat Plantation" and "Soldiers Retreat".

References

30.9722°N -91.485°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 111.