Iatt, Louisiana

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Iatt is an unincorporated community in Grant Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[1]

History

Iatt most likely is named after a sub-tribe of the Comanche Indians.[2] A post office called Iatt was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1919.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iatt, Louisiana
  2. ^ Bright, William. "Native American Place Names in the Louisiana Purchase". University of Colorado at Boulder: 358. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.1015.3344. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 July 2019.

Coordinates: 31°41′11″N 92°42′24″W / 31.68639°N 92.70667°W / 31.68639; -92.70667