Morehouse Parish, established in 1844 and named for Absalom Morehouse, lies in northeastern Louisiana, bordered by Arkansas to the north, the Boeuf River to the east and south, and the Ouachita River to the west. Bastrop, the parish seat, is its largest town. Historically an agricultural and timber hub, the parish remains tied to its natural resources. A highlight is Chemin-A-Haut State Park, perched on a high bluff overlooking Bayou Bartholomew, the world’s longest bayou. The park offers unspoiled beauty, with Big Slough Lake providing quiet fishing spots and the iconic Castle Tree, a centuries-old hollow cypress, standing as a living link to the past.
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