Meaux, Louisiana facts for kids

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Meaux is a small place where people live in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, in the United States of America. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's part of the larger parish (which is like a county).

What is Meaux Known For?

Meaux is a very important area for farming. Farmers here grow many different crops. These include rice, sugarcane, and soybean.

Farming Life in Meaux

One special thing about farming in Meaux is how they use the land. From February to June, the fields that usually grow rice are changed into ponds. These ponds are used to raise crawfish. This means the same land can be used for two different types of farming throughout the year!

Meaux Elementary School

Meaux is also home to Meaux Elementary School. This school is located where two roads meet: LA 343 and LA 696.

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