Anchor, Louisiana

Anchor, Louisiana (Anchor)
Ghost Town
Country United States
State Louisiana
Coordinates
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Location of Anchor in Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the United States

Anchor was the name of a community located in southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community was located along the Mississippi River, north of the Pointe Coupee - West Baton Rouge Parish line.

History

The community received its name during the American Civil War. A post office was established in the community in 1888. The post office was closed in 1930[1].

References

  1. ^ Lockhart, John M. "Roadmap to the Westside", The Riverside Reader, January 21, 2008, p. 5