Louisiana State Route 39
State Route 39 | |
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Route information | |
Length: | 42.12 mi (67.79 km) |
Existed: | 1924 – 1955 |
Major junctions | |
South end: | US 171 / SR 42 in Leesville |
SR 75 in Provencal | |
North end: | SR 6 |
Highway system | |
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Louisiana State Route 39 (LA 39) was one of the 98 original state highways that were established in 1924. It ran in a south to north direction for 42.12 miles (67.79 km), spanning from Leesville to an intersection with LA 6. It was designated in the post-1955 system as Louisiana Highway 117.
Route description
"Beginning at Leesville, through Kurthwood, Keatchie, Bellwood, Provencal, to Hagenwood." - 1924 Louisiana Legislative Route Description
From the south, LA 39 began at an intersection with LA 42, where LA 42 turned towards Shreveport, while LA 39 turned towards Natchitoches. LA 39 entered the hills of the Kisatchie National Forest, crossing paths with LA 75 in the town of Provencal. It then ended at an intersection with LA 6.
Major intersections
Parish | Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes |
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Vernon | Leesville | 0.0 | 0.0 | US 171 / SR 42 | Southern terminus |
Natchitoches | Provencal | 29.3 | 47.2 | SR 75 | |
| 33.9 | 54.6 | SR 6 – Natchitoches, Many | Northern terminus | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
References
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