Quitman, Louisiana

About Quitman

Quitman, LA is a tiny community located in northwestern Louisiana, home to 158 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Quitman is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 170 residents per square mile.

📰 Quitman News Today

• Gene Walker Obituary (2026) - Quitman, LA - Heaven Bound Funeral Services - West Monroe Legacy obituary · Jun 18
• Three-time state champion leads All-Northeast Louisiana softball team - The News-Star The News-Star · Jun 4
• Bienville Parish gives up big buck to Quitman hunter Louisiana Sportsman · Oct 9
• Quitman Varsity Baseball vs. Stanley MaxPreps · Jul 14
• Bulldog Softball Adds Six on National Signing Day LA Tech Athletics · Nov 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Quitman Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Quitman — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Quitman

• Jackson-Bienville State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Quitman

• Quitman High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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