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Lafayette Parish (French: Paroisse de Lafayette) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. According to the 2020 U.S. census , the parish had a population of 241,753, [ 1 ] up from 221,578 at the 2010 United States census . [ 2 ]
Lafayette (/ ˌ l æ f i ˈ ɛ t, ˌ l ɑː f-/ LA(H)-F-ee-ET, French:) is the most populous city in and parish seat of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana, [3] located along the Vermilion River.
Aug 8, 2024 · Lafayette, city, seat (1824) of Lafayette parish, south-central Louisiana, U.S., on the Vermilion River 55 miles (88 km) southwest of Baton Rouge. The area was first settled by exiled Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1763.
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Mar 18, 2021 · Lafayette Parish is still at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole country, with a living and vibrant history that is evident whether you’re grabbing a bite to eat, visiting a gallery or museum, or dancing to Cajun or zydeco music at a local dancehall. 1755 – Le Grand Derangement. Artist: George Craig · 1893 painting, depicting an event in 1755
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Lafayette | Explore Louisiana. Lafayette mixes the amenities of urban life with the unmistakable influence of the region's Cajun and Creole cultures. Things to Do. Explore the Alexandre Mouton House, a museum in the heart of the city. Catch a show at Blue Moon Saloon, where you can learn to Cajun two-step.
Sep 3, 2020 · Lafayette Parish is home to 37 sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Acadiana has a long and profound history. The area was founded in 1755 from French-Canadian exiles seeking religious and cultural freedom. At the time, South Louisiana was Spanish Territory.
History. Explore the rich history of Lafayette Parish, where indigenous Atakapa-Ishak, Choctaw, Chitimacha, and Opelousa cultures once thrived. Early settlers from France, Spain, and Acadia established vibrant communities along the Vermilion River and its bayous.
