Cotton Valley is a town in central Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cotton Valley had a population of 787. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
+Cotton Valley racial composition as of 2020 Race Number Percentage White (non-Hispanic) 380 48.28% Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 362 46.0% Native American 15 1.91% Other/Mixed 18 2.29% Hispanic or Latino 12 1.52% As of the 2020 United States census, there were 787 people, 444 households, and 289 families residing in the town.
Arts and culture A public library replaced the former facility in the old office of Dr. John Pugh, a long-time Cotton Valley physician, who began his practice in 1902.Minden Herald, September 24, 1948, p. 1
Government Cotton Valley was established in the mid-19th century, and incorporated in 1944 when J. B. Roby, a Democrat, became its first mayor.Minden Herald, April 14, 1944, p. 1 In 1946, Roby was succeeded by A. C. Borland,"Borland Re-elected in Cotton Valley", Minden Herald, April 12, 1956, p. 1 who served a total of 22 years. An insurance agent, Borland did not seek reelection in 1968 and was succeeded by E. M. Hollingsworth.Minden Press-Herald, June 27, 1968, p. 1 Borland was credited with the building of the Cotton Valley city hall, recreation center and municipal park.Minden Press-Herald, January 27, 1987, p. 3 Keith Chanler {Republican} was elected mayor in 2000 and again in 2004 and chose not to run in 2008.
Comerdis Phillips was elected mayor in 2008 Joseph Alexander became mayor in 2016.
Notable people Ken Beck, defensive tackle in the NFL Green Bay Packers; born in Minden Roger Carr, former National Football League wide receiver who played for various teams. The Cox Family consists of Cotton Valley natives noted for their Bluegrass music.
References
External links Town of Cotton Valley