Uneedus, Louisiana
Unincorporated community in Louisiana
Unincorporated community in Louisiana, United States
30°37′03″N 90°15′40″W / 30.61750°N 90.26111°W / 30.61750; -90.26111Uneedus is an unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[2]
History
The community's name is derived from shortening and alteration of "You need us",[3] the motto of a local lumber company.[4] A post office called Uneedus was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1928.[5]
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Uneedus, Louisiana
- ^ "Uneedus, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ "The Oddest Named Town in Every State". The Active Times. April 19, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
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Municipalities and communities of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Parish seat: Amite City
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