Lebeau, Louisiana
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Name
The town was named after Fr Pierre Oscar Lebeau, SSJ, a Catholic priest with the Josephites who helped settle the town.The parish he founded, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, still operates there.[2]
Agriculture
- Soybeans
- Corn
Education
North Central High School (Hurricanes) - Grades 5–12.
Events
Lebeau Zydeco Festival – an annual festival featuring performances from leading zydeco artists. As of 2018, the festival is hosting its 28th annual celebration. The festival is usually held on the first Saturday in July on the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church grounds.[3][4]
Notable people
- Fr Pierre Oscar Lebeau, SSJ – The town's namesake and first priest of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.[5]
- Sidney Simien (Rockin' Sidney) – Internationally famed Zydeco musician
References
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