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Bossier City, Louisiana

Located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Bossier City was established in 1907. Barksdale AFB is home to the B-52 bomber fleet and Air Force Global Strike Command. Twin city with Shreveport across the Red River.
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Founded 1907 | Population 68,000 | Peak 68,000 (2024) | County Bossier Parish

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bossier City, Louisiana

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1907Founded: Bossier City was founded as a maritime community in Bossier Parish.
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1933Barksdale AFB: Major Air Force base.
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1994Casino Gaming: Riverboat casinos arrive.
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2010Modern Era: Bossier City continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1907 Culture
Founded
1933 Government
Barksdale AFB
1994 Business
Casino Gaming
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Barksdale AFB is home to the B-52 bomber fleet and Air Force Global Strike Command.
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Twin city with Shreveport across the Red River.
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Riverboat casinos are a major economic driver.
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Bossier City is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
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Bossier City was founded in 1907.

Famous People from Bossier City, Louisiana

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Jared Leto
Photographer, Actor · Born Dec 26, 1971 · Age 54
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Shannon Leto
Photographer, Actor · Born Mar 9, 1970 · Age 55
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Jesse Winchester
Singer, Singer-Songwriter · Born May 17, 1944 · Died Apr 11, 2014 (age 69)
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Seth Lugo
Baseball Player · Born Nov 17, 1989 · Age 36
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Arlene Howell
Model, Television Actor · Born Oct 25, 1939 · Age 86
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