Louisiana State Route 8

State Route 8 marker

State Route 8
Route information
Length: 35.90 mi (57.78 km)
Existed: 1924 – 1955
Major junctions
South end: US 71 / SR 55 north of Shreveport
North end: TX 77
Highway system
  • Louisiana Highway System

Louisiana State Route 8 (LA 8) was one of the 98 original state highways that were established in 1924. It ran in a south to north direction for 35.90 miles (57.78 km), spanning from Shreveport through Oil City to turn into TX 77 at the state line. It was designated in the post-1955 system as Louisiana Highway 1.

Route description

Beginning at Arkansas state line near Rodessa through Mooringsport, Blanchard, to Shreveport. - 1924 Louisiana Legislative Route Description

From the south, LA 8 began at an intersection with LA 55, running northwest to small communities such as Blanchard and Oil City, eventually terminating at the northwestern corner of Caddo Parish, turning into TX 77. LA 8 passed through small communities, but encountered no major cities.

Major intersections

The entire highway is in Caddo Parish.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
Shreveport0.00.0 US 71 / SR 55Southern terminus
Rodessa35.957.8 TX 77Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

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