Lebeau, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lebeau
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 Lebeau
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Landry |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71345
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Lebeau (sometimes spelled LeBeau and once known as Bayou Petite Prairie) is a small community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It's located in the central part of the state. Other nearby towns include Palmetto, Ville Platte, and Washington. Lebeau is part of a larger area that includes the towns of Opelousas and Eunice. You can find Lebeau where U.S. Route 71 and Louisiana Highway 10 meet.
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How Lebeau Got Its Name
Lebeau got its name from Father Pierre Oscar Lebeau. He was a Catholic priest who helped start the town. The church he founded, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, is still there today.
Farming in Lebeau
Farmers in Lebeau grow important crops.
- Soybeans
- Corn
Schools in Lebeau
Students in Lebeau attend North Central High School. This school is home to the Hurricanes and teaches grades 5 through 12.
Fun Events in Lebeau
Lebeau hosts an exciting annual event called the Lebeau Zydeco Festival. This festival features performances from top Zydeco artists. As of 2018, the festival has been held for 28 years. It usually takes place on the first Saturday in July at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church grounds.
Famous People from Lebeau
- Father Pierre Oscar Lebeau – He was the founder of Lebeau and the first pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
- Sidney Simien (known as Rockin' Sidney) – He was a world-famous Zydeco musician. His hit song "My Toot Toot" was on the Country Top 40 for 18 weeks. It sold over a million copies and won a Grammy award!
