Ridge, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana facts for kids
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Ridge, Lafayette Parish,
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 Ridge, Lafayette Parish,
Louisiana Location in Louisiana
Ridge, Lafayette Parish,
Louisiana Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.9 sq mi (23 km2) |
| • Land | 8.9 sq mi (23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
Ridge is a small place in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger parish (like a county).
About Ridge
Ridge is located in the state of Louisiana. It is found in the Lafayette Parish. The community is close to where two main roads meet: Louisiana Highway 343 and Louisiana Highway 342.
Where is Ridge?
The area known as Ridge is generally found between several roads. These include West Congress Street, South Richfield Highway, Riceland Road, and Sellers Road. It's a small part of the larger Lafayette Parish.
History of Ridge
The area we now call Ridge had a different name long ago. It was first known as "Foreman Flats." This older name covered a larger area. It stretched from Ridge Road in the north to Doc Duhon Road in the south. It also went from Lagneaux Road in the east to South Fieldspan Road in the west.
Early Settlers
The first person to settle in this area was Edward G. F. Broussard. He arrived in 1858. Mr. Broussard bought about 160 acres of land. Other early families who moved to Ridge came from different states. Many of them came from Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. They helped build the community into what it is today.
