Shreveport is the third largest city in the state of Louisiana, the 99th largest city in the United States, and is also the seat of Caddo Parish, located in the northwestern area of the state. Its population was just over 200,000 as of 2000, and the extensive Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan Area has a combined population of over 375,000.
The city was founded in 1835 and incorporated in 1839. It was originally founded by the Shreve Town Company, which sought to build a town around the Red River in northwestern Louisiana, and during the Civil War the city was actually the capital of Louisiana, and, due to its strategic location, was one of the last cities in the Confederacy to fall into Union hands.
After the war, the city was made famous by its many riverboat casinos, which has become a popular attraction. Crime, however, stays low, due to these casinos being on the river, and the area is heavily patrolled.
The climate is humid subtropical, which means that summers are typically hot and humid, and unlike most Midwest cities, summers are mild with the occasional cold snap during late December or early January. Average highs during summer hover around the upper 90’s, while the lows drop around 65. During the winter, temperatures get up to about 65, while lows drop in the low 50’s to high 40’s.
Shreveport is a wonderful place to live, and if you’re looking for auto transport in Louisiana, look no further than American Auto Shipping. One toll free call to 800-930-7417, or taking one minute to fill out our free online quote request form will get you a free quote to ship your vehicle right away. So call or go online today and see what American Auto Shipping can do for you!
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Local References
- City of Shreveport Official Website: https://www.shreveportla.gov/
- Shreveport on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreveport,_Louisiana
- The Official Guide to Shreveport: http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/
- Shreveport on City Data: http://www.city-data.com/city/Shreveport-Louisiana.html
Shreveport Zip Codes Include:
71101, 71102, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106, 71107, 71108, 71109, 71115, 71118, 71119, 71120, 71129, 71130, 71133, 71134, 71135, 71136, 71137, 71138, 71148, 71149, 71150, 71151, 71152, 71153, 71154, 71156, 71161, 71162, 71163, 71164, 71165, 71166
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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