Laplace, Louisiana

La Place (sometimes spelled LaPlace or Laplace) is a census-designated place located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, on the East Bank of the Mississippi River. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 27,684.

History

LaPlace was settled as a farming village in the 18th century during Louisiana's French colonial era. It was named after early settler Basile LaPlace.

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Farming - 18th century - Louisiana - French

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The city's railroad station was established in 1883.

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Railroad - 1883

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LaPlace was the birthplace of early jazz musicians Kid Ory and Wellman Braud.

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Jazz - Kid Ory - Wellman Braud

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