Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is a city in Louisiana, USA. The parish seat of Lafayette Parish, it covers 47.7 sq mi (123.5 sq mi) and has a population of 121,000 people (2011 estimate). Lafayette is the fourth most populous city in Louisiana. It is on the West Gulf Coastal Plain with the Vermilion River running through the heart of the city.

Lafayette, Louisiana
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Lafayette experiences a humid subtropical climate. The hottest months are July and August, when the average high temperature rises to 92°F (33°C). Coolest month is January, when the average low temperature drops to 43°F (6°C). July receives the most rain, at 6.7 in (17 cm).

Lafayette was founded in 1821 by a French-speaking Acadian named Jean Mouton. It was originally called Vermilionville, after the river running through it, but was renamed in 1884 in honor of General Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, the French military hero who helped the Americans during the American Revolutionary War.

St John Church, Lafayette
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Lafayette is in primarily a farming area. Other industries of note include that of petroleum and natural gas. Due to its strong Cajun culture, it has become a tourist destination famous for Cajun culture and cuisine.

Visiting Lafayette

The main highways connecting Lafayette with the rest of the country are I-10 and I-45. The I-10 runs east-west linking Lafayette with Baton Rouge to the east and Lake Charles to the west. I-45 heads north towards Alexandria.

Places of Interest in Lafayette

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