Uneedus, Louisiana Explained

Official Name:Uneedus, Louisiana
Pushpin Map:Louisiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Louisiana
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:Tangipahoa
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:29
Coordinates:30.6175°N -90.2611°W
Area Code:985
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:543746[1]
Blank1 Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Info:22-76980

Uneedus is an unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.

History

The community's name is derived from shortening and alteration of "You need us",[2] the motto of a local lumber company.[3] A post office called Uneedus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1928.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: Uneedus, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana . USGenWeb Archives . 2019-07-26.
  3. Web site: The Oddest Named Town in Every State . The Active Times . April 19, 2018 . 3 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 July 2019.