Scott, Louisiana

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Scott, Louisiana

Name

Scott, Louisiana

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Scott is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, and part of the Acadiana region. Founded in 1880 with the completion of the train depot, it was named after J. B. Scott, a railroad superintendent. In 2012, Scott was officially designated as the "Boudin Capital of the World" due to its significant Cajun sausage production.

Statistics

Area

11.40 km²

Population

8,119

Location