Denham Springs, LA
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About Denham Springs
- • Blues guitarist Tab Benoit, known for his soulful voice, hails from Denham Springs.
- • The locally beloved 'Livingston Parish Hot Patties' may have originated in Denham Springs.
- • Its healing mineral springs and rail stop spurred growth in the late 1800s.
- • A time capsule buried in 1976 is scheduled to be opened in 2076.
- • The Great Flood of 2016 devastated much of the city, leading to widespread rebuilding.
- • Named for William Denham and its springs, it was incorporated in 1929.
- • With over 10,000 residents, it's a growing suburban area of Baton Rouge.
- • Sitting at 56 feet, it's relatively flat, avoiding some lower-lying Louisiana floods.
- • Retail, services, and construction are prominent in the local job market.
- • A warm, neighborly feeling permeates the air, despite past hardships.
- • The New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl XLIV victory unified the region.
- • Denham Springs High School Yellow Jackets have a fierce football rivalry with Live Oak.