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| Louisiana Facts |
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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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Fort Polk was established in 1941 and named in honor of the Right Reverend Leonidas Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana. On March 12, 1993, Fort Polk officially became the home of the Joint Readiness Training Center. |
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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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