Pierre Part (La.)
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Sources of Information
- LC database, Oct. 20, 2000(hdg.: Pierre Part, La.)
- Templet, Wildy L. Pierre Part - Belle Riviere down home, c1999: p. 1 (Pierre Part; community in a region known as the Atchafalaya Wilderness of Louisiana)
- GNIS, Oct. 20, 2000(Pierre Part; populated place; state: LA; county: Assumption; latitude: 295754N; longitude: 0911211W)
Wikipedia description:
Pierre Part (French: Ville de Pierre Part) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,169 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous community in Assumption Parish. With 39.3 percent of the population speaking French at home, Pierre Part is the most French town in the United States (by percentage) outside of Maine. Pierre Part is known locally for its prominent French influence and ancestry, which have become significant aspects of its contemporary local culture. Situated near Lake Verret, Pierre Part is a popular local destination for water sports and fishing during the summer.
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