Locally known by the above name, although the post office was named Springville. Served as parish seat, 1881 to 1941. Site of first electrocution in the state in 1941. Van Buren, the first parish seat, 1832-35, was on the east bank.
Created by legislature 1832. Named for Edward Livingston. Courthouse sites include:
Van Buren 1832-1835
Springfield 1835-1872
Port Vincent 1872-1881
Centerville 1881-1941
Livingston 1941-Present