Cypress Brake Tree Farm

About forestry service, 71324, Chase, LA, US, Louisiana

Rayville is a town in and the parish seat of Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,347 in the 2020 census, down nearly 21 percent from 4,234 in 2000. The City Hall, located next to the U.S. Post Office across from U.S. Highway 80, is named for former Rayville Mayor Joe Kalil (1922–1996). == History == Rayville was named for John Ray. == Geography == According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.9 km2), of which 2.2 square miles (5.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (1.32%) is water. === Climate === == Demographics == As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,347 people, 1,248 households, and 892 families residing in the town. == Education == Public schools in Richland Parish are operated by the Richland Parish School Board. Three campuses serve the town of Rayville - Rayville Elementary School (Grades PK-6), Rayville Junior High School (Grades 7-8), and Rayville High School (Grades 9-12). Rayville is also served by Riverfield Academy (Grades PK-12) a non-denominational private school. == Notable people == Ralph Abraham, politician Garland Boyette, football player Reggie Burnette, football player Charles "Bubba" Chaney, state representative from Rayville Bunny Greenhouse, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers whistleblower Elvin Hayes, Hall of Fame basketball player Edgar Jones, Baltimore Ravens football player Ernie Ladd, professional wrestler and football player Roosevelt Potts, Indianapolis Colts football player Stanley Williams, one of the early leaders of the Crips.