Lafayette Parish, Administrative division in Louisiana, United States.
Lafayette Parish encompasses several municipalities, including the central city of Lafayette, along with Broussard, Carencro, Scott, and Youngsville in southern Louisiana.
The parish received its name from Marquis de la Fayette, a French military officer who provided crucial support during the American Revolutionary War.
The Lafayette Parish library system maintains a central branch that delivers educational resources, digital content, and community programs to local residents.
Residents access government services through the Lafayette Consolidated Government website, which includes tax payments, permit applications, and emergency notifications.
The Administrative Services Division of Lafayette Parish incorporates specialized departments for civil sales, conducted every Wednesday morning at the Sheriff's Office.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: January 17, 1823
Capital city: Lafayette
Shares border with: St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Iberia Parish, Vermilion Parish, Acadia Parish
Website: https://lafayettela.gov
GPS coordinates: 30.21000,-92.06000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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