Fort Necessity, Louisiana
Fort Necessity: a city in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
About
Fort Necessity is a city located in the county of Franklin Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Quick Facts about Fort Necessity
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Franklin Parish |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.0479,-91.8179 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:07:39 (15th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 71243 |
| Weather | 98℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Necessity is located at 32°2'53"N 91°49'4"W (32.0479300, -91.8179100).
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Weather
98°F
Sunny
5 mph SSE
This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 94 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Fort Necessity zip code is 71243.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 22041
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Necessity, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483212 | Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe (LA) | 71203 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Necessity, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Necessity.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Necessity Post Office | Fort Necessity (LA) | 71243 |