Quitman, LA

Quitman is a quiet village in Jackson Parish along U.S. Highway 167, positioned roughly 15 miles south of Ruston and nine miles north of Jonesboro. Surrounded by pine forests and close to the Jackson-Bienville Wildlife Management Area, it offers a peaceful rural setting with an easy commute to neighboring towns. Daily life largely revolves around Quitman High School, a single campus serving kindergarten through 12th grade that naturally brings local families together for ball games and school events.

The area also holds a unique piece of state history at the Jimmie Davis Tabernacle just east of town. Built on the homestead of Louisiana’s famous "Singing Governor," who popularized the song "You Are My Sunshine," the site remains a cherished local landmark. For everyday needs, residents enjoy the quiet pace of village living while making the quick drive to Ruston for shopping, dining, and healthcare, or into Jonesboro for parish business.