Calcasieu, Louisiana
Calcasieu is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[1]
History[]
A post office called Calcasieu was established in 1925, and remained in operation until 1960.[2] According to tradition, Calcasieu was named after an Atakapa chieftain.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calcasieu
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ Bright, William. "Native American Place Names in the Louisiana Purchase". Duke University Press: 358. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.1015.3344. Cite journal requires
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Municipalities and communities of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States | ||
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Parish seat: Alexandria | ||
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Coordinates: 31°05′23″N 92°42′42″W / 31.08972°N 92.71167°W
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- Unincorporated communities in Louisiana
- Unincorporated communities in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
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