Pierre Part, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pierre Part, Louisiana French: Ville de Pierre Part
Census-designated place
Pierre Part, Louisiana Location in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Assumption
Area
• Total	3.08 sq mi (7.98 km2)
• Land	3.07 sq mi (7.96 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	3 ft (0.9 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,024
• Density	984.05/sq mi (379.99/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	70339
Area code(s)	985
FIPS code	22-60075

Pierre Part, also known as Ville de Pierre Part in French, is a small community in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2010, about 3,169 people lived there, making it the biggest community in Assumption Parish.

Pierre Part is special because many people there speak French at home. About 39% of the people speak French, which is one of the highest percentages in the United States outside of Maine. This strong French background is a big part of the local culture. The town is also close to Lake Verret, making it a fun place for water sports and fishing in the summer.

History of Pierre Part

1973 Flood

Pierre Part was started by French settlers called Acadians. They came here after being forced to leave their homes in Acadia (now part of Canada) in 1755. For a long time, the town was hard to reach because it was surrounded by water. There were no roads until the middle of the 1900s.

Before the Great Depression (a time when many people lost their jobs and money), most people in Pierre Part were fishermen. After the Depression, many men had to find other jobs. They worked in logging, building levees (walls to hold back water), and in the growing oil industry in Louisiana. Today, fewer people continue the old ways of fishing and living off the land.

Pierre Part experienced flooding in 1973 when the Morganza Spillway was opened. This happened during a big flood of the Mississippi River.

Virgin Island

The TV show Swamp People on the History Channel features a Cajun family, the Landrys, who live in Pierre Part. The show started in 2010 and is very popular.

The Bayou Corne Sinkhole

On August 3, 2012, a large hole in the ground, called the Bayou Corne Sinkhole, appeared about 3 miles from Pierre Part. People in Pierre Part who lived near the sinkhole noticed strange smells and bubbles in the water. Because of this, the governor asked people in the nearby community of Bayou Corne to leave their homes.

The sinkhole grew bigger over time, which worried the people of Pierre Part. They were concerned it might reach Louisiana Highway 70, a main road. Many people believed a salt mining company was responsible for the sinkhole. A court later decided that three companies shared the blame for the disaster. As of 2019, the sinkhole is still growing slowly, and the community of Bayou Corne is empty, with most homes taken down.

Geography of Pierre Part

Pierre Part is located at 29°57′40″N 91°12′24″W / 29.96111°N 91.20667°W / 29.96111; -91.20667. The community covers an area of about 7.98 square kilometers (3.08 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Population and People

In 2020, there were 3,024 people living in Pierre Part. There were 1,099 households and 625 families.

Education in Pierre Part

Students in Pierre Part attend schools that are part of the Assumption Parish public school system.

• Pierre Part Primary School
• Pierre Part Middle School
• Assumption High School (This high school is located in Napoleonville)

Transportation

Louisiana Highway 70 is the main road that goes through Pierre Part. Other highways that serve the community include Louisiana 997, Louisiana 1015-1, Louisiana 1015-2, Louisiana 1016-1, and Louisiana 1016-2.

Notable People from Pierre Part

• Cliff Crochet: A professional bass fisherman who competes in the Bassmaster Elite Series.
• Troy Landry: A TV personality who stars in Swamp People. He is known as the "King of the Swamp" on the show.

See also

In Spanish: Pierre Part para niños