La Salle Parish is named for Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who was a French explorer.
Created: January 1, 1910
Parish Seat:
Jena 1910 – present
Parish Courthouse – Jena
Location: 1050 Courthouse Street / North 1st Street
Built: 1967 – 1968
Style: Modern
Architect: Barrow, Heinberg & Brocato of Alexandria
Contractor: McInnis Brothers
Description: The building faces south and is a one story stone, concrete and glass structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Jena. The south front has a recessed central entrance. There are pillars supporting the wide over hanging roof. Certain section project from the main building. The roof line is flat. The building has a central foyer with the courtroom on the west side and the Police Jury Room on the east side. The building was restored after a fire in 2004.
See: The architect, Barrow, Heinberg & Brocato of Alexandria, also designed the courthouse in Grant Parrish.
Note: The first courthouse was a two story brick structure designed by Emile Weil and constructed by C D Stewart in 1910. The second and present courthouse was constructed in 1967 to 1968.
Courthouses:
N – Caldwell Parish
E – Catahoula Parish
S – Avoyelles Parish and Rapides Parish
W – Grant Parish and Winn Parish
Parish Courthouse – Jena
Police Jury Room
Photos taken 2011 and 2019