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Population: 185
Mayor:
Johnnie B. Taylor (D)
(318) 356-5618
Clerk:
Eddie Lee Jackson
(318) 352-8549
P. O. Box 126
Powhatan, LA 71066
Chief of Police:
Carlo Digilormo (D)
Natchitoches
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This village shares its name with communities in five other states. All of them were named after the Indian chief from Virginia who was the father of Pocahontas. Powhatan translates as hill of the medicine man. The village itself was originally called Irono and was created when the Texas and Pacific Railroad was built through the area.
Type of Government: Mayor / Bd. of Alderman (3) Lawrason Act
Police: One officer /1 patrol car.
Fire Department: 12 volunteers / 2 trucks.
Fire Rating: 8 in city.
Health Care: City of Natchitoches
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