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Lawtell, Louisiana
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 Lawtell, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Lawtell, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Landry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2) |
| • Land | 4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,066 |
| • Density | 257.05/sq mi (99.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627458 |
Lawtell is a small community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government uses for counting people.
The name Lawtell comes from combining the names of its two founders: Lawler and Littell. Dustin Miller, who is a State Representative for Louisiana, grew up in Lawtell and also owns a business there.
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Geography of Lawtell
Lawtell covers an area of about 4.15 square miles (10.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the community.
A major road, U.S. Route 190, goes right through Lawtell. This highway helps people travel to and from the community.
People Living in Lawtell
In 2020, about 1,066 people lived in Lawtell.
Population History
Here's how the population of Lawtell has changed over time:
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| 2020 | 1,066 | — | |
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Community Diversity
According to the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,198 people living in Lawtell. The community was made up of different groups of people:
- About 49.6% of the people were Black.
- About 45.1% were White.
- A small number, 0.2%, were Native American.
- Another small group, 0.2%, were Asian.
- About 1.2% were from other races.
- About 1.4% were from two or more races.
- Around 12.4% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Lawtell's Culture and Music
Lawtell is famous for its music history, especially for a place called Richard's Club.
Richard's Club: A Music Landmark
Richard's Club first opened in 1947. It became a very important music spot, especially for a type of music called zydeco. Zydeco is a lively music style from Louisiana, often played with an accordion and a washboard.
The club was part of a network of venues known as the "Chitlin' Circuit." This circuit was a group of places where Black musicians could perform during a time when many venues were segregated. Richard's Club was a popular stop for musicians traveling between New Orleans and Houston.
Miller's Zydeco Hall of Fame
In 2012, Dustin Miller and Nichole Miller bought the building and reopened it. They named it Miller's Zydeco Hall of Fame. It continued to be a place for dancing and enjoying zydeco music. Sadly, in 2017, the building was destroyed by a fire.
Notable People from Lawtell
Lawtell has been home to several talented individuals, especially musicians.
- Calvin Carrière (1921-2002): He was a famous Creole and zydeco fiddler. A fiddler plays the fiddle, which is like a violin.
- Roy Carrier (1947-2010): He was a well-known zydeco accordionist. The accordion is a key instrument in zydeco music.
- Dustin Miller: He is a Louisiana State Representative, meaning he helps make laws for the state of Louisiana.
See also
In Spanish: Lawtell para niños
