Dykesville, Louisiana

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Dykesville is an unincorporated community in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. [1]

A post office was established at Dykesville in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dykesville, Louisiana
  2. "Nassau Parish". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  3. "Where is Dykesville in America?".
  4. "Dykesville Populated Place Profile / Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Data".

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