Welsh, Louisiana facts for kids
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Welsh, Louisiana
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The historic Calkins-Orvis House.
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Location of Welsh in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson Davis |
| Founded | March 15, 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.44 sq mi (16.69 km2) |
| • Land | 6.32 sq mi (16.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
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| • Total | 3,333 |
| • Density | 527.21/sq mi (203.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70591
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-80430 |
| Website | http://www.townofwelsh.com/ |
Welsh is a small town located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. In 2020, about 3,333 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jennings area.
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History of Welsh
Welsh started as a homestead owned by Miles Welsh. He was from Pennsylvania and moved to Louisiana for its warmer weather. Miles Welsh passed away in 1868.
His son, Henry Welsh, built a cabin where the town is today. This home was a main stop for travelers. It was on the important stagecoach route across southern Louisiana. People traveling between New Iberia and Texas often stopped at Welsh's home and store.
In 1880, Henry Welsh gave land to the Louisiana Western Rail Road. This company, later called Southern Pacific, built a train station there. The town of Welsh was officially planned in 1880. It became an official town on March 15, 1888. Henry Welsh was elected its first mayor shortly before he died that October.
Welsh was first part of a larger area called Imperial Calcasieu Parish. In 1913, it became part of the new Jefferson Davis Parish.
Geography and Location
Welsh is located in Louisiana at coordinates 30°14′15″N 92°49′14″W / 30.23750°N 92.82056°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 6.3 square miles (16.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.2 square miles (16.1 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 200 | — | |
| 1900 | 320 | 60.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,250 | 290.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,456 | 16.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,514 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,822 | 20.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,416 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,332 | 37.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,203 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,515 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,299 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,380 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,226 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,333 | 3.3% | |
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Who Lives in Welsh?
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Welsh as of 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,429 | 72.88% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 661 | 19.83% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.24% |
| Other/Mixed | 168 | 5.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 1.89% |
In 2020, there were 3,333 people living in Welsh. These people made up 1,128 households. Out of these, 765 were families.
Famous People from Welsh
Many talented people have come from Welsh, Louisiana:
- Canray Fontenot (1922–1995) was a famous Creole fiddler.
- Lance Guidry (born 1971) is an American football coach. He used to be the defensive coach for the Miami Hurricanes college team.
- Phillip Walker (1937–2010) was an electric blues guitarist and singer.
- Charles Mann is a "swamp pop" music legend. He is a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
- Milton Vanicor was a master fiddler and musician. He was added to the Cajun French Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
Education in Welsh
The Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools system runs the public schools in Welsh.
- Welsh Elementary School (PK–5) is in Welsh. It serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Welsh - Roanoke Jr. High (6–8) is in nearby Roanoke. It serves students from 6th to 8th grade.
- Welsh High School (9–12) is also in Welsh. It serves students from 9th to 12th grade.
The Jefferson Davis Parish Library has a branch in Welsh. It is called the McBurney Memorial Branch. You can find it at 301 South Sarah Street.
See also
In Spanish: Welsh (Luisiana) para niños
