Towns

Bernice Farmerville Lillie Marion

Bernice

Bernice is a diversified community with a vision for the future! Located just 15 miles south of the Arkansas state line in Union Parish at the Junction of US Highway 167, north and south, and LA Highway 2, east and west, and only 20 miles from Interstate 20 at Ruston, Louisiana, it has the distinction of being the youngest and second largest town in Union Parish. Bernice is in the heart of a recreational area, bounded by 20, 000 acres of lakes, including Lake D'Arbonne, Lake Claiborne and Corney Lake. Bernice also offers an 18 hole golf course and clubhouse with swimming pool that was built by a group of local people in 1984.

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Farmerville

Farmerville is the parish seat for Union Parish. Located off the Louisiana Scenic Highway 2 and Highway 33, the town is centered around the courthouse, which houses a variety of governmental entities and historic districts. This town has lots to offer!  Farmerville is home of the beautiful Lake D'Arbonne, D'Arbonne State Park and the relatively new recreation center. Lots of fishing and enjoyment can be found in Farmerville, Louisiana. As for the people, once you know them, you'll love them!

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Lillie

Lillie is a railroad town thanks to Captain C.C. Henderson! In 1884, Wince Farrar convinced Henderson to locate a railroad station after offering a right-of-way and station site. In 1899, a railroad was completed and named after Farrar's oldest daughter, Lillie.  New rail lines plus the virgin pines caused a steam sawmill and a planer to be built, along with schools. Prospective jobs caused an influx of  people and small cluster of stores. Over time the sawmills cut out and people started moving away.  Today, a modern brick town hall and post office are now located on US Highway 167 which runs through Lillie. 

Marion

Marion is one of the oldest towns in Union Parish! Settled by pioneers from Alabama, it was named after their old home county in that state. Marion prides itself on being the center of timber industry.  Century Telephone was started in the area, and still maintains a local office today. In years past, there has been a significant oil and gas industry, and Marion's logo points to these associations with a loaded log truck, an oil derrick and a telephone.

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