Calcasieu, Louisiana
Calcasieu is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[1][1]
History
A post office called Calcasieu was established in 1925, and remained in operation until 1960.[2] According to tradition, Calcasieu was named after an Atakapa chieftain.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calcasieu
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- Bright, William. "Native American Place Names in the Louisiana Purchase". Duke University Press: 358. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.1015.3344. Cite journal requires
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