Calcasieu Parish, Administrative division in southwestern Louisiana, United States
Description
Calcasieu Parish is an administrative division in southwestern Louisiana with Lake Charles as its parish seat. The area includes several municipalities and is shaped by water systems and coastal geography.
History
The parish was established in 1840, formed from Saint Landry Parish following the Louisiana Purchase. Its name comes from an Atakapa word reflecting the area's indigenous heritage.
Culture
French, Cajun, and Creole traditions shape how people here celebrate and gather together. You notice these influences in local festivals, food, and the way neighbors interact throughout the communities.
Practical
The area is straightforward to navigate, with clear boundaries between different towns and communities. Water routes play a role in how people move around and access different parts of the territory.
Did you know?
The Calcasieu River system has shaped the region's economy for generations through water-based industries. This network of waterways continues to influence how communities thrive and interact with their surroundings.
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Calcasieu River Bridge
11 km
Capital One Tower
13.5 km
Cowboy Stadium
15.8 km
Sam Houston Jones State Park
12.6 km
Israel LaFleur Bridge
8.3 km
W. H. Stark House
39.2 kmShangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
40.7 km
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
13.8 km
Charleston Hotel (Lake Charles)
13.7 km
Stark Museum of Art
39.3 km
Gerstner Field
29.8 km
Deweyville Swing Bridge
37.8 kmChurch of the Good Shepherd
14.5 kmLake Charles Historic District
14.4 km
All Saints Episcopal Church
25.4 km
Muller's Department Store
13.8 km
Orange County Courthouse
39.5 kmWoodmen of the World Lodge-Phoenix Camp No. 32
39.6 km
The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana
12.8 km
DeQuincy Railroad Museum
25.7 km
North Beach
11.8 kmGrays Bluff
37.9 kmRose Bluff
6.9 kmPruitt Bluff
34.5 kmPhillips Bluff
50.8 kmLormand Bluff
48.6 kmNevils Bluff
46.6 kmPine Bluff
34.3 km
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