Place:Pierre Part, Assumption, Louisiana, United States

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NamePierre Part
Alt namesPierre Part Settlementsource: Getty Vocabulary Program
Pierre Passsource: USGS, GNIS Digital Gazetteer (1994) GNIS22012894
Pierre Portsource: USGS, GNIS Digital Gazetteer (1994) GNIS22012894
The Lafourche Interiorsource: USGS, GNIS Digital Gazetteer (1994) GNIS22012894
TypeCensus-designated place
Coordinates29.961°N 91.207°W
Located inAssumption, Louisiana, United States
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Pierre Part is a census-designated place (CDP) in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,169 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous community in Assumption Parish. With 39.3 percent of the population speaking French at home, Pierre Part is the most French town in the United States (by percentage) outside of Maine. Pierre Part is known locally for its prominent French influence and ancestry, which have become significant aspects of its contemporary local culture. Situated near Lake Verret, Pierre Part is a popular local destination for water sports and fishing during the summer.

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