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French speaking Acadians in the mid-1700s settled the Lafayette Parish region of south Louisiana. The Acadians were joined by another group of settlers called Creoles, descendants of African, West Indian, and European pioneers. |
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Le Musee de la Ville de Kaplan {The Kaplan Museum} is located in the center of downtown Kaplan, Louisiana. Le Musee at appropriate times has exhibits centered on the seasonal festivals - Mardi Gras, Easter, July 4, Bastille Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. |
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The Town of Walker became a municipality under the Louisiana's Lawrason Act (136 of 1898) on July 9, 1909 as a village. |
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