Indian Bayou, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indian Bayou
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Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Vermilion |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-37060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 543327 |
Indian Bayou (which is Bayou Indien in French) is a small, quiet community in southwestern Louisiana, United States. It's located in Vermilion Parish. This area is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. It's part of the Abbeville area.
Indian Bayou is about seven miles south of Rayne. It's also eight miles north of Kaplan. The community is about fourteen miles southwest of Lafayette. The name "Indian Bayou" comes from a slow-moving stream or river called a bayou. This bayou forms part of the northern border of Vermilion Parish.
Life in Indian Bayou
Indian Bayou is mostly made up of farmland and homes. You won't find many big stores or businesses here. There is a Methodist church and a volunteer fire department. There is also an elementary school. A few small, local businesses serve the community.
Most people who live in Indian Bayou travel to nearby cities for work. They also go to bigger cities like Crowley or Lafayette for shopping.
Indian Bayou School
The Indian Bayou School has been an important part of the community for many years. At one time, it taught students from Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. This meant it was a school for all ages, from young children to teenagers.
However, in 1991, the school board made a big decision. They voted to close the high school part of Indian Bayou School. This decision was made even though students and local people protested. The high school students then started going to North Vermilion High School nearby. Today, Indian Bayou Elementary School teaches children from Pre-Kindergarten up to the fifth grade.
Roads in Indian Bayou
Indian Bayou is located at a specific spot, 30.1260374 degrees North and 92.2426278 degrees West. This is along Louisiana Highway 700. Other important roads that go through the area include Louisiana Highway 92 and Louisiana Highway 35.
Notable People
- Thomas G. Latour, Sr. (1936–2012) was a doctor and psychiatrist. He was also the president of the board for the Vermilion Healthcare Center. Mr. Latour raised race horses, including thoroughbred and American Quarter Horse breeds, on his farm in Indian Bayou.
