Forked Island, which is pronounced Fork’-id Island is a land island (an island that is on land but separated from the main land by a stretch of water) that is, like other islands in Vermillion County, named after a nautical term.

A visually interesting area of Louisiana, the town of Forked Island is a rural and country sort of place, where farms and waterways are more common than mansions and freeways. Quiet and peaceful is how it is in Forked Island, Louisiana and that’s how the locals like it!

Enticing a range of residents from across the country and the globe, Forked Island, Louisiana has a mixed heritage. Employment is more agricultural based and hunting, fishing, mining, manufacturing as well as retail are the main employers in and around Forked Island.

Using nature to its fullest residents can hunt and fish in the nearby forested areas and streams. Bird watching is also a big past time in the town and it just so happens that this area of Louisiana is prime bird watching territory!

Community spirit is high in Forked Island, Louisiana and there are many festivals throughout the year including shrimp festivals, garden festivals and the Fourth of July celebrations. For those looking to relax a round of golf can always be played near the town.