Grand Coteau, Administrative division in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Grand Coteau is a small town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, positioned between Opelousas and Lafayette. The community includes local shops, residential neighborhoods, and several educational and religious institutions that form its center.
The area was originally called Buzzard Prairie and received a colonial land grant in 1776. It later developed as a settlement centered on educational and religious institutions.
The population combines influences from African-American, Acadian, Creole, French, Irish, and German communities, forming a diverse social fabric.
The town is easily accessible from Interstate 49 and has a small local administrative center. Visitors will find a quiet rural setting with basic services and shops for everyday needs.
The name comes from French terminology meaning great hill, reflecting the rolling landscape of the region. This linguistic connection links the place directly to Louisiana's French colonial past.
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