Napoleonville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Napoleonville
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| Village of Napoleonville | |
St. Anne Catholic Church off St. Joseph St.
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Location of Napoleonville in Assumption Parish, Louisiana.
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 Napoleonville
Location in Louisiana
Napoleonville
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Assumption |
| Named for | Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 540 |
| • Density | 3,214.29/sq mi (1,237.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70390
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| Area code | 985 |
Napoleonville is a small village in Louisiana, USA. It is the main town, or parish seat, of Assumption Parish. In 2010, about 660 people lived there. It's part of the wider Pierre Part area. Many people know Napoleonville because the movie Because of Winn-Dixie was filmed there. This movie is based on a famous book by Kate DiCamillo. The book's story takes place in a made-up town called Naomi, Louisiana.
A Look Back: The History of Napoleonville
Long ago, around 1807, the area now known as Napoleonville was called "Canal". This name came from a canal that stretched west from the village to Lake Verret.
The village got its current name from a former French soldier. This soldier, named Pierre Charlet, had served under the famous leader Napoleon Bonaparte. Pierre Charlet is buried in a nearby church cemetery.
Early Settlers and Growth
The first people to settle permanently in this region were the French and Spanish. They arrived in the mid-1700s along Bayou Lafourche. This area is between the towns of Donaldsonville and Napoleonville today.
From 1755 to 1785, more people came to the area. These were the Acadians, who had been forced to leave their homes. They settled here, cleared the land, and built comfortable homes. Napoleonville officially became a town on March 11, 1878.
Where is Napoleonville?
Napoleonville is located at 29°56′16″N 91°1′36″W. This means it's in the southern part of Louisiana.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.4 square kilometers (0.17 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Napoleonville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 497 | — | |
| 1890 | 723 | 45.5% | |
| 1900 | 945 | 30.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,201 | 27.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,171 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,180 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,301 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,260 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,148 | −8.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,008 | −12.2% | |
| 1980 | 829 | −17.8% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 686 | −14.5% | |
| 2010 | 660 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 540 | −18.2% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 84 | 15.56% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 428 | 79.26% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.19% |
| Other/Mixed | 12 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 2.78% |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 540 people living in Napoleonville. There were 229 households and 137 families in the village.
Famous People from Napoleonville
Many interesting people have come from Napoleonville. Here are a few:
- Troy E. Brown: A former member of the Louisiana State Senate.
- Paul Carmouche: A former district attorney for Caddo Parish.
- Papa Celestin: A well-known jazz bandleader.
- Philip H. Gilbert: A politician who was once the lieutenant governor.
- Joe Harrison: A state representative.
- Brandon Jacobs: A retired NFL running back.
- Samuel A. LeBlanc I: A state representative, judge, and justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
- Charlie Melançon: A former U.S. representative.
- Jordan Mills: An NFL offensive lineman.
- J.C. Politz: A sportscaster.
- Tramon Williams: An NFL cornerback.
- Kim Willoughby: A member of Team USA Volleyball for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
National Guard Presence
Napoleonville is home to the 928th Sapper Company. This is a special unit of combat engineers. They are part of the 769th Engineer Battalion of the Louisiana Army National Guard. This battalion is based in Baton Rouge. Both of these units belong to the 225th Engineer Brigade. This brigade is located at the Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville near Pineville.
Sister Cities
Napoleonville has a special connection with another town far away. It is linked with:
Pontivy, France. This town was called Napoléonville in 1804. They have been sister cities since 1989.
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