Winn Parish: The Free State That Didn’t Want the Confederacy Winn Parish earned the nickname Free State of Winn because during the Civil War it refused to fall in line with secession and Confederate politics. Later, its timber economy, independent streak, and role in Louisiana politics — including producing Huey P. Long — made it a unique corner of the state. #WinnParish #FreeStateOfWinn #LouisianaHistory #tiktok #history

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Winn Parish: The Nightriders — Outlaws, Elections, and Bloody Roads After the Civil War, Winn Parish was terrorized by the Nightriders — a gang of outlaws who used daytime respectability to hide a terrifying nighttime reign. They robbed, killed, and covered their tracks until neighbors finally took justice into their own hands in 1870. This episode digs into the real story behind the legends. #WinnParish #tiktok #Nightriders #LouisianaHistory #mustsee