Fifth Ward, Louisiana

Fifth Ward is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fifth Ward had a population of 921.

Fifth Ward is located along Louisiana Highway 1, west of Marksville, the parish seat, and southeast of Alexandria.

Demographics

Fifth Ward was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.

Attractions

Even though this small community may seem like a town you might pass up without even knowing that you passed through it, it has a few attractions to offer.

• Fifth Ward Flea Market, A flea market with many vendors run inside the old Fifth Ward High School.
• Cardinal Cafe, A cafe run in the old Fifth Ward High School
• Avoyelles Parish Library - Fifth Ward Branch, A library run in the old Fifth Ward High School

History

During the Great Flood of 1927, Avoyelles Parish was almost completely flooded, except for a small portion of Fifth Ward, now called "The Island" by residents of Fifth Ward.

Education

Local public schools are managed by the Avoyelles Parish School Board.

According to the Zoning of Avoyelles Parish Schools, youth in Fifth Ward are zoned to attend:

• Marksville High School
• Lafargue Elementary School

Schools without zoning:

• Sacred Heart School, Moreauville
• St. Mary's School, Cottonport
• St. Joseph School, Plaucheville
• St. Anthony of Padua School, Bunkie

Magnet Schools:

• Bunkie Magnet High School
• LASAS (Louisiana School of Agricultural Science)

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