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Less than 40 miles south of Shreveport, the small, quiet town of Mansfield in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, is steeped in history as the site of the last major Confederate victory during the Civil War and the first female college west of the Mississippi. “Mansfield has been around for a long time and has a lot of history, but the community today is definitely one that is more up-and-coming, with revitalization efforts,” says Tracy Thomas, a former Mansfield resident and a Realtor with Century 21 United. “Most people living in Mansfield were born and raised there or moved there because of family, though a lot of residents also live there because they are employed at International Paper, a local paper mill.”
While Mansfield provides slower-paced living, “Mansfield is about an hour from Natchitoches, which is one of the oldest cities in Louisiana, so it has a lot of old Antebellum houses and other architecture that people like to drive around and look at,” Thomas says. “It’s now a college town, so there’s a lot of variety in things to do, even if you aren’t into history.” The historic city was also the filming location for the iconic movie, “Steel Magnolias,” which contributes to the consistent draw from residents in Mansfield and surrounding areas. Not to be outdone, Mansfield itself was also the filming location for the movie, “The Great Debaters,” starring Denzel Washington, as well as the television series, “Salem.”
Mansfield is the Parish Seat of DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.
The Mansfield Bank of Louisiana would like to welcome you to the community.
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Midcentury ranch-style and manufactured homes
“There aren’t really any overly expensive homes in Mansfield, which is why a lot of people like to buy there,” Thomas says. “It’s much more affordable than surrounding areas, with most homes being anywhere from $50,000 to $300,000.”
Most residences here are midcentury ranch-style or manufactured homes with wooded lots and mature trees, some of which sit on several acres — though buyers can also find historic homes from the mid-to-late 1800s with traditional Colonial-style architecture.
Wood and brick is an elegant ranch style with the carport on the side, in Mansfield, LA.
Well trimmed hedges grace the exterior of this all-brick mid-century rancher in Mansfield, LA.
Modular homes and trailer homes are common on the outskirts of Mansfield, Louisiana.
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Step back in time at the Mansfield State Historic Site, or golf at the local country club
The Mansfield State Historic Site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserves 178 acres of the Civil War battlefield where the Battle of Mansfield took place in 1864. Visitors can stop into the on-site museum, which includes Civil War artifacts such as uniforms and artillery, as well as a marble fireplace that was once housed in the east wing of the White House. They can also hike the nearly mile-long Battlefield Trail.
For more outdoor activities, the Mansfield Golf and Country Club offers a 9-hole course, while Playland Park near Mansfield City Hall offers a playground for kids.
Mansfield State Historic Site is an historic site remembering the battle that took place here.
Mansfield Golf and Country Club offers a challenging course to golfers of all levels.
The City Aldermen of Mansfield Louisiana erected this Playland Park in the center of Mansfield.
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Local grocery shopping and Southern eats in Mansfield
Mansfield residents can grocery shop at the local Walmart or Brookshire’s, and there are several local dining options, including Billy B’s Cajun Grill and Mansfield Seafood, serving homecooked Louisiana comfort food like crawfish, catfish and gumbo. For south-of-the-border fare, residents can stop into Carmellia Mexican or Armadillo Mexican Grill.
Walmart is a popular Mansfield, Louisiana, location for purchasing groceries.
Billy B's Cajun Grill in Mansfield Louisiana is more than a mouthful, it's a belly full.
Brookshire's Food and Pharmacy in Mansfield Louisiana is a great place to go to fill the pantry.
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Learning in the DeSoto Parish Public School District
Mansfield is part of the DeSoto Parish Public School District, with local kids attending Mansfield Elementary, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche, and Mansfield Middle, which receives a C-plus. Also receiving a C-plus rating is Mansfield High, which boasts a 12-1 student-teacher ratio.
Mansfield Elementary and Middle School is in the DeSoto Parish School District.
Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Louisiana, is Home of the Wolverines.
Manfield High School in Mansfield, Louisiana, was established in 1895.
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Annual events at the Mansfield State Historic Site
The Mansfield State Historic Site hosts several events throughout the year, including the popular Christmas on the Homefront. Held annually in December, this event allows visitors to take a trip back to Christmases past and learn about how Civil War soldiers and their families celebrated the holiday season through captivating stories, songs and food from the time period. Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations from a 19th-century kitchen of how yuletide treats like gingerbread cookies, peppermint sticks, molasses taffy, hot chocolate, and chicory coffee were made.
Proximity to surrounding hubs and airports, with a local hospital right in Mansfield
While Mansfield may feel far-removed from city life, it’s just west of Interstate 49, with U.S. 84 and U.S. 171 both running through the center of town, providing convenient driving access to surrounding hubs like Shreveport. The small De Soto Parish Airport is roughly 5 miles northwest of Mansfield, and is open to the public — though, for residents without a pilot’s license, the Shreveport Regional Airport is less than 40 miles away, providing service to Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston and Denver, with seasonal flights to Destin, and Orlando/Sanford. For specialized medical care and emergency medical attention, the DeSoto Regional Health System is located right in Mansfield.
Interstate 84 makes for easy transport through Mansfield, Louisiana.
While Mansfield, LA may feel far-removed from city life, it’s just west of Interstate 49.
Less than 40 miles south of Shreveport, you'll find the quiet town of Mansfield, Louisiana.
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