About Tallulah

Tallulah was founded in 1853. It is the parish seat for Madison Parish. At one time the parish seat was Richmond. When Richmond was destroyed, it was moved to Delta in 1877 and then to Tallulah in 1887. Tallulah has an estimated population of 7,335 people.

Fun Facts:

The Evil Boll weevil invades the Parish in 1907, threatening its major cash crop, cotton. In 1913, entomologists were sent to the Parish to eradicate them. This made a big impact on the population of the Parish.


As a result of crop dusting experiments, a new business was realized "Crop Dusting". From a Dusting business came today's Delta Airlines.



Madison Parish Courthouse was built in 1887 and renovated in 1937 by Works Progress Administration. The second most photographed courthouse in the state.


Stately Gazebo on the grounds was donated to the Parish by the ladies of the Tallulah Book Club organized in 1902 in order to provide a public library to the public. First public library begun after World War II.

Christmas on the Bayou

Every Christmas season Tallulah lights up Roundaway Bayou with its beautiful Christmas trees. Festivities mark the occasion. Come join us the first Saturday in December.