Lake Providence

Lake Providence is a town of 3,400 people (2019) in the far northeastern corner of Northern Louisiana. It is the parish seat of East Carroll Parish and is one of the major production centers of both Louisiana's historical and modern cotton industry.

Understand
Lake Providence is far removed from the rest of Louisiana. Heavily rural and agricultural based, the city is far from any kind of amenities found in larger cities. The closest large cities with name brand stores and amenities are Monroe and Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Drive
The only method into this town, US Highway 65, runs north to south through town. Also accessible from the west by Louisiana Highway 134.