Rodessa, LA

Rodessa is a village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States. The 2020 census counted 192 residents. Rodessa is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Very little is known on the early days of the settlement as it is believed that Rodessa began as a trading post in the mid-1800s. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Rodessa, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Rodessa, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Locals state that the town was originally named Frog Level as during a town meeting frogs were loudly croaking in a nearby pond. Rodessa is located in northwestern Caddo Parish and it is the incorporated place in Louisiana closest to the state's northwest corner. Louisiana Highway 1 passes through the village, leading south 7 miles to Vivian and northwest 15 miles to Atlanta, Texas.