Lacassine, Louisiana facts for kids
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Lacassine, Louisiana
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 Lacassine, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Lacassine, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 490 |
| • Density | 280.00/sq mi (108.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70650
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-40595 |
| GNIS feature ID | 554960 |
Lacassine (pronounced Lah-kah-SEEN) is a small community in Louisiana, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for counting people.
Lacassine is located in Jefferson Davis Parish. In 2020, about 490 people lived there. It is a quiet place with an interesting history.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Lacassine" has a couple of interesting stories.
The Comanche Chief
One story says the community was named after a Comanche Indian chief. His name was Lacassine. In the early 1800s, his tribe traveled to southwest Louisiana. They came to hunt and fish. They settled near this area.
The "Small House" or "Hunting Ground"
Another story suggests the name comes from the area being a popular hunting spot. Different Native American tribes, like the Atakapa and Choctaw people, visited often. They called it their "hunting ground."
Some say the word "La Cassine" sounds more French than Native American. In French, La Cassine means "the small house." A local expert on the Cajun language, Monsignor Jules Daigle, said it was named for a small house. This house was built by a Native American chief in that very spot.
Where is Lacassine?
Lacassine is located in the western part of Jefferson Davis Parish.
Roads and Travel
- You can find Lacassine along U.S. Route 90. This road goes west about 6 miles (10 km) to Iowa. It goes east the same distance to Welsh.
- Interstate 10 runs along the northern edge of Lacassine. You can get on or off I-10 at Exit 48, which is Louisiana Highway 101.
- I-10 goes west about 18 miles (29 km) to Lake Charles. It goes east the same distance to Jennings. Jennings is the main town for Jefferson Davis Parish.
Land and Water
The area of Lacassine is about 1.75 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The West Bayou Lacassine (a small river) flows south along the eastern side of the community. It eventually reaches the water at Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is about 15 miles (24 km) south of Lacassine.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 490 | — | |
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The population of Lacassine was 490 people in 2020. This number comes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
What Does Lacassine Do?
Lacassine has a few interesting businesses.
Water Park That Wasn't
A water park called Little Kahuna Water Park was being built near Interstate 10. However, it was never finished. Construction stopped because of money problems.
Local Distillery
Lacassine is home to the Louisiana Spirits Distillery. This is where Bayou Rum is made. Bayou Rum is a popular drink in Louisiana. The distillery started building in 2011. They created Bayou Rum in 2013.
