Lebeau, Louisiana facts for kids
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Lebeau
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Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | St. Landry |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Lebeau (also spelled LeBeau and originally known as Bayou Petite Prairie) is an unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States, in the central part of the state. Nearby communities include Palmetto, Ville Platte and Washington. The community is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Education
North Central High School (Hurricanes) - Grades 5–12.
Notable people
- Fr PIerre Oscar Lebeau, SSJ – The town's founder and first pastor of Immaculate Conception.
- Sidney Simien (Rockin' Sidney) – Internationally famed Zydeco musician, known for his hit single "My Toot Toot" stayed on The Country Top 40 for 18 weeks, Certified Platinum and won a Grammy award.
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