Gilbert, LA
- Elevation
- 76 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Gilbert is a quiet, close-knit village tucked away in southern Franklin Parish along U.S. 425. Located about ten miles south of Winnsboro, it offers a peaceful, rural setting surrounded by north Louisiana farmland. The town is best known as the birthplace of General Claire Chennault, the World War II aviator who led the Flying Tigers, a point of local pride that is still reflected in the school's mascot.
Life in Gilbert moves at an easy, unhurried pace. Because the town is small, folks head up Highway 425 into Winnsboro for bigger errands, healthcare, and grocery runs, which keeps everyday conveniences within a quick ten-minute drive. For newcomers, it offers an affordable and quiet retreat with plenty of open space and a genuinely welcoming neighborhood feel.
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