History of
Baskin
The Village of Baskin was named in honor of Dr. Adolphus McDuffie Baskin, a pioneer settler. Dr. Baskin is actually buried in Union Cemetery, located in Baskin. Once known of a milling community and timber farms and was heavily populated with thousands of people. Our Village spans 1.33 miles long and has a population of approximately 250 individuals. Baskin is led by Mayor Layton Curtis, the second youngest mayor in the state of Louisiana. Lainey Wilson, Country Music Award and Grammy winner, was born and raised in Baskin on her family’s farm.
The Village of Baskin was named in honor of Dr. Adolphus McDuffie Baskin, a pioneer settler. Dr. Baskin is actually buried in Union Cemetery, located in Baskin. Once known of a milling community and timber farms and was heavily populated with thousands of people. Our Village spans 1.33 miles long and has a population of approximately 250 individuals. Baskin is led by Mayor Layton Curtis, the second youngest mayor in the state of Louisiana.
Lainey Wilson was born and raised on her family's farm in Baskin, LA.
Some of Lainey's accolades include:
-Grammy Award Winner (2024)
-Most awarded artist, 2023 CMA Awards, 9 nominations, 5 wins including:
Entertainer of the Year Award
-People's Choice Award Winner for Female Country Artist of the Year (2024)
Lainey Wilson was born and raised on her family's farm in Baskin, LA.
Some of Lainey's accolades include:
-Grammy Award Winner (2024)
-Most awarded artist, 2023 CMA Awards, 9 nominations, 5 wins including:
Entertainer of the Year Award
-People's Choice Award Winner for Female Country Artist of the Year (2024)
Our team leading
the Village of Baskin
CHIEF OF POLICERoger Grayson
Baskin Police Department
1325 LA-15
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-3700
1325 LA-15
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-3700
MAYORGeorge "Layton" Curtis
"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent."
VILLAGE CLERKTerry
Arnold
VILLAGE CLERK ASSISTANTAmber
Berryhill
Our team leading
the Village of Baskin
MAYORGeorge "Layton" Curtis
"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent."
CHIEF OF POLICERoger Grayson
Baskin Police Department
1325 LA-15
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-3700
1325 LA-15
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-3700
VILLAGE CLERKTerry
Arnold
VILLAGE CLERK ASSISTANTAmber
Berryhill
Village of Baskin
Employees
FIRE CHIEFAlex
Givens
MAINTENANCERobert
Walton
FIRE CHIEFAlex
Givens
MAINTENANCERobert
Walton
Baskin Aldermen
Village of Baskin Council Meetings are held
every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall located in Baskin.
every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall located in Baskin.
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Baskin, LA 71219
Baskin, LA 71219
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