Sarepta, Louisiana



Sarepta is a town in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 891 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Minden Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Sarepta was named for the town's first church's benefactor, Sarepta Carter. Local history tells that Mrs. Carter donated a Bible to the community church on the premise that it be named for her. Years later the church split, and the original name became Old Sarepta. The new congregation became New Sarepta.

Geography
Sarepta is located at 32.8975°N, -93.44944°W (32.897373, -93.449382).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 717 people, 332 households, and 247 families residing in the town.

Education
Sarepta has a 6th-8th grade school, North Webster Jr. High School, located at 6041 Hwy 2. The school's mascot is the Charger. The colors are purple, silver, and black. Formerly Sarepta High School, North Webster Jr. High School was formed during consolidation in 2011. The school serves as the junior high school for the entire north end of Webster Parish. Students that previously attended Sarepta School in grades K-5 and 9-12 now attend school at various other facilities in north Webster Parish.

Notable people

 * Trace Adkins, country music singer and actor, and son of mayor Peggy Adkins