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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, stands out as the only region in the U.S. designated as a "parish." With a population of approximately 26,000, it consists of two cities—Abbeville, the parish seat, and Kaplan—along with three towns: Erath, Delcambre, and Gueydan, plus the village of Maurice. Known for its rich cultural festivals like the Cattle Festival and Shrimp Festival, Vermilion Parish offers educational facilities, city services, and a taste of local history. Explore the charm of this unique Louisiana community and its vibrant local festivals.
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Parishes are regions in the state of Louisiana. We are the only state in the nation that has parishes. Everyone else calls their regions “Counties.”
Vermilion Parish has 2 cities Abbeville – 11,187 Kaplan – 5,122 A city has more than 5,000 people
Abbeville Facts • Abbeville has 11,187 people • Abbeville is the parish seat and has the Parish Court House • Abbeville has 2 Public Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School and 1 High School • Abbeville also has 1 private Elementary School and 1 private High School. • Abbeville has several festivals such as the Cattle Festival, Omelet Festival and the Daylilly Festival. • Abbeville has a City Hall, Post Office, Fire Station and Police Station.
Abbeville High School JH Williams Middle School
Abbeville Elementary Schools Eaton Park Elementary Herod Elementary
Mount Carmel Elementary and Vermilion Catholic High School Two Private Schools
Kaplan Facts • Kaplan has 5,122 people living there. • Kaplan has 1 public Elementary school, 1 middle school and one high school. • Kaplan has a private elementary school. • Kaplan has a City Hall, Post Office, Fire Station and Police Station. • Kaplan has a festival called “Bastille Day” • Kaplan has a Museum.
Kaplan Schools Rene Rost Middle School Kaplan High
Kaplan Elementary Private School is Maltrait Elementary
Vermilion Parish has 3 Towns • Erath has 2,187 • Delcambre 2,168 • Gueydan 1,598 • A town usually has 1,000 people
Erath Schools Erath High School
Erath Facts • Erath is a town with 2,187 people in it. • Erath has 1 public elementary school, 1 middle school and 1 high school. • Erath hosts the 4th of July Celebration each year. • Erath has a City Hall, Post Office, Fire Station and Police Station. • Erath has the Acadian Museum.
Delcambre Facts • Delcambre is a town with 2,168 people. • Delcambre is in both Vermilion Parish and Iberia Parish. • Delcambre has 1 public elementary school and 1 high school. • Delcambre has the “Shrimp Festival” • Delcambre has a City Hall, Post Office, Fire Station and Police Station.
Gueydan Facts • Gueydan is a town with 1,598 people. • Gueydan has 1 public elementary school, 1 high school. There is also 1 private school. • Gueydan has the “Duck Festival” • Gueydan has a City Hall, Post Office, Fire Station and Police Station. • Gueydan had a Museum.
Gueydan High School Jesse Owens Elementary
Vermilion Parish has one incorporated “Village” named Maurice.Less than 1,000people.
Maurice Facts • Maurice has 652 people • Maurice is a village. • Maurice has 1 elementary school • Maurice students go to high school at North Vermilion when they reach the 7th grade. • Maurice has a post office.
Other Places to Learn About…. • Perry • Meaux • Pecan Island • Cow Island • Henry • Forked Island • Indian Bayou
Vermilion Parish has many rural communities. Forked Island Elementary and District 13 Fire Station.
