Denson also known as Bear Island is an unincorporated community in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community is located 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) southeast of Maurepas and 6 miles (9.7 kilometres) southwest of Killian north of the Blind River.
History
A man named Callie Denson Moore founded the local post office and was appointed postmaster on June 8, 1903.[2]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Denson, Louisiana
- ^ D.N. Pardue. "Maurepas Island, Livingston, once Ascension Parish, Louisiana". LAGenWeb Archives. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
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