L'Anse Grise, Louisiana facts for kids

L'Anse Grise is a small place in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. L'Anse Grise is located along LA Hwy 13. You can find it about 1.5 miles north of where LA Hwy 13 crosses LA Hwy 10.

The History of L'Anse Grise

L'Anse Grise began in the mid-1800s. Families started to settle there and build their homes. This process is called "homesteading." Some of the first families to live in L'Anse Grise included Dalicourt Guillory, Marius Landreneau, Francois Vidrine, Jean Baptiste Chapman, and Jean Baptiste Ortego.

What Does the Name Mean?

The name "L'Anse Grise" comes from the French language. "Anse" is a French word often used in South Louisiana. It means "cove," which is a small, sheltered bay or inlet on a coastline. So, "L'Anse Grise" translates to gray cove.

Many people sometimes mistakenly think the name means "Gray Point." However, in French, "Gray Point" would be "Pointe Grise." The exact time when L'Anse Grise got its name is not known. The earliest record found using the name "L'Anse Grise" was in 1928. This record was found at the Vidrine Elementary School.