Existed: 1921 – 1955 Length 32.3 km | South end: SR 22 in Ville Platte Constructed 1921 | |
North end: End state maintenance in Gold Dust Community | ||
Louisiana State Route 23 (LA 23) was one of the 98 original state highways that were established in 1921. It ran in a south to north direction for 20.1 miles (32.3 km), spanning from Ville Platte to LA 5.
Route description
Beginning at Ville Platte, to Gold Dust. - 1924 Louisiana Legislative Route Description
LA 23 was designated as a short route, connecting Ville Platte to points north. Starting at an intersection with LA 22/US 167, LA 23 picked up the US 167 designation, carrying to the community of Bayou Chicot. LA 23 then turned east, passing through smaller communities until it met LA 5.
LA 23 ended shortly after in the Gold Dust community, meeting a station on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad.
References
Louisiana State Route 23 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA