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Lebeau
Lebeau is located in Louisiana
Lebeau
Lebeau
Location in Louisiana
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish St. Landry
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Lebeau (also spelled LeBeau and originally known as Bayou Petite Prairie) is an unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States, in the central part of the state. Nearby communities include Palmetto, Ville Platte and Washington. The community is part of the OpelousasEunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Education

North Central High School (Hurricanes) - Grades 5–12.

Notable people

  • Fr PIerre Oscar Lebeau, SSJ – The town's founder and first pastor of Immaculate Conception.
  • Sidney Simien (Rockin' Sidney) – Internationally famed Zydeco musician, known for his hit single "My Toot Toot" stayed on The Country Top 40 for 18 weeks, Certified Platinum and won a Grammy award.
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