STATE HIGHWAY 551 NEAR SH 33 JUNCTION
Location: The former facility is situated on a 10-acre tract of land along State Highway 551, approximately 0.5 miles north of the junction of State Highways 551 and 33 in the town of Marion, Union Parish, Louisiana. Facility operations extended beyond the 10-acres and current areas of concern cover over 22-acres. Setting: The facility, located in a rural area, is an inactive and abandoned wood treating plant that was in operation from 1964 to 1989. The facility treated wood products, including poles, bridge pilings, fence posts, and other lumber, using a creosote pressure impregnation process. Population: Marion, one of the oldest towns in Union Parish, was settled by pioneers from Alabama, who named it after their old home county in that state. It was first incorporated on January 13, 1909. There is currently a reported population of 775. A population of approximately 1038 people is reported within a two mile radius. The facility is bounded by forestland. Big Creek, a small surface water body, lies approximately 500 feet east-southeast of the facility. Big Creek empties into Bayou de Loutre approximately 7.5 miles south of the facility.
524 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$58,092 |
Average Income |
228 |
Occupied homes |
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