Grant Parish

🌳 Grant Parish

Located in North Central Louisiana, Grant Parish offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and tight-knit communities. With a population of just over 22,000 residents and covering over 660 square miles, Grant Parish is made up of small towns and charming villages where southern hospitality is a way of life.

Home to the United States Penitentiary in Pollock, this parish is also known for its expansive woodlands, quiet neighborhoods, and affordable real estate options. Whether you're looking for a country homestead, a starter home, or land to build your dream, Grant Parish offers the space and serenity many homebuyers are seeking.

Just a short drive from larger cities like Alexandria and Pineville, Grant Parish blends small-town living with convenient access to Central Louisiana’s amenities.

🌲 Pollock, Louisiana

Nestled within the scenic beauty of Kisatchie National Forest, the town of Pollock offers a quiet, nature-rich lifestyle in Grant Parish, Louisiana. Just 2.5 miles from town, the Stuart Lake Recreation Area is a local favorite for fishing, hiking, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Founded in 1892 and named after Captain James W. Pollock of the Big Creek Sawmill and Lumber Company, Pollock has a rich timber history and a warm, small-town feel that residents cherish. With its peaceful setting, friendly community, and access to some of the most beautiful forestland in the state, Pollock is perfect for those looking to enjoy rural living with natural surroundings.

Whether you're searching for a cozy home, land to build on, or a weekend getaway near the woods, Pollock offers a special kind of Louisiana charm that’s hard to beat.

🌾 Dry Prong, Louisiana

Located in the heart of Grant Parish, Dry Prong is a quiet, close-knit village with deep roots and a charming backstory. Incorporated in 1945, this small town gets its unique name from a creek that would dry up in the summer — a surprise discovery by a sawmill family in the 1870s. Though the original mill was later moved to a more reliable water source, the name "Dry Prong" stuck, and the rest is history.

With a population of just over 400 residents, Dry Prong offers rural living with a strong sense of community. Surrounded by natural beauty and not far from Kisatchie National Forest, this area is ideal for those who love peace, privacy, and the charm of small-town Louisiana life.

Whether you're looking for land, a cozy home, or a place to slow down and settle in, Dry Prong is a lovely option in Central Louisiana real estate.

🏛️ Colfax, Louisiana

Located in western Grant Parish, Colfax proudly serves as the parish seat and is rich in Louisiana history and small-town charm. Founded in 1869, this community has long been a hub of local government, tradition, and close-knit living.

With a population of around 1,400 residents, Colfax offers a peaceful lifestyle with all the character of a historic Southern town. Its central location makes it a convenient spot for those looking to live near the heart of Grant Parish, with easy access to nearby towns and outdoor recreation.

Whether you're drawn to its history, affordability, or sense of community, Colfax is a welcoming place to call home for families, retirees, and anyone looking to enjoy small-town life in Central Louisiana.

🚂 Georgetown, Louisiana
Tucked away in Grant Parish, the village of Georgetown is a peaceful rural community with a rich history tied to railroads, sawmills, and oil. Once a bustling crossroads thanks to the Missouri Pacific Railroad and later the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway, Georgetown played a key role in Louisiana’s timber and oil industries in the early 1900s.

Though the boom days have passed, Georgetown remains a quiet, welcoming village where family and tradition still come first. With a population of just over 300 residents, it offers a slower pace of life and a strong sense of community, perfect for those seeking affordable country living in Central Louisiana.

Positioned along both highway and rail lines, Georgetown continues to be a charming and accessible place to call home — where the history runs deep and the neighbors are always friendly.