Calcasieu Parish, Administrative division in southwestern Louisiana, United States
Calcasieu Parish spans 1,094 square miles of land and water, containing Lake Charles as its parish seat and several municipalities including Sulphur and Westlake.
The parish formed in 1840 from Saint Landry Parish after the Louisiana Purchase, with its name derived from the Atakapa word meaning crying eagle.
The area combines French, Cajun, Creole, and Native American influences, reflected in the local traditions and community events throughout Lake Charles and surrounding towns.
The Calcasieu Parish government provides essential services through multiple departments, including emergency preparedness, fire protection districts, and educational facilities.
The Calcasieu River system flows through the parish, creating a network of waterways that shape the regional geography and local economic activities.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1840
Capital city: Lake Charles
Shares border with: Beauregard Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Cameron Parish, Newton County, Orange County
Website: http://cppj.net
GPS coordinates: 30.23000,-93.36000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
Rainbow Bridge
56.6 km
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
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
40.4 km
W. H. Stark House
39.2 km
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
44.5 km
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
56.3 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 km
All Saints Episcopal Church
25.4 km
Hebert House
61.2 km
Muller's Department Store
13.8 km
Orange County Courthouse
39.5 km
Jennings Carnegie Public Library
67 km
Calkins-Orvis House
51.6 km
Burks House
60.9 km
Holly Beach
52.3 km
The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana
12.8 km
DeQuincy Railroad Museum
25.7 km
Veterans Memorial Bridge
56.4 km
Interstate 10 Bridge
34.8 km
Pinderosa Park Splash Pad
10.9 kmReviews
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