Pelican, Louisiana

Pelican, Louisiana
Pelican
Pelican
Coordinates: 31°52′57″N 93°35′10″W / 31.88250°N 93.58611°W / 31.88250; -93.58611
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishDeSoto
Elevation
322 ft (98 m)
Population
 • Total
around 800
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71063
Area code318
GNIS feature ID538048

Pelican is an unincorporated community in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community is at the junction of Louisiana Highways 483 and 513, 12.6 miles (20.3 km) south-southeast of Mansfield and 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of Natchitoches. Pelican has a post office with ZIP code 71063. With the population being an estimated 705 people, Pelican is also near an area where a "Civil War reenactment" takes place. Pelican also has forests, which are known as "woods" in this area. Deer hunting is a common activity during deer season. Pelican is around 15 miles from Mansfield, Louisiana via LA 175.