Marthaville, Louisiana

Marthaville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 90. It is part of the Natchitoches Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Marthaville was founded in 1851. The founder, James Jackson Rains, named the town after his wife, Martha Ann Whitlock Rains. The town, during its peak, had a train stop, a bank, a general store, a bar, a hotel, etc. In the late 1960s, the railroad was removed and the town experienced an economic downturn. Now it is an unincorporated community, still having the store, post office, etc., and it is home to two churches in the area in addition to an Elementary and Junior High school.

Geography

Marthaville is located on the western edge of Natchitoches Parish, seven miles west of Robeline near the border with Sabine Parish.

Demographics

Marthaville first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.

Arts and culture

The Marthaville Good Ole Days Festival is "A two-day September festival that celebrates the past with activities for the whole family, including games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a parade, and delicious food." The Marthaville Good Ole Days Festival attracts about 1,500 people to the area.