Laplace, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
LaPlace is a census-designated place
(CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish
, Louisiana
, United States
, along the east bank of the Mississippi River
in the New Orleans metropolitan area
. The population is 32,134 at the 2010 census.
LaPlace is the southern terminus of Interstate 55
, where it joins with Interstate 10
, and of US 51, where it terminates at the junction with US 61. LaPlace is located 25 miles (40.2 km) west of New Orleans
.
The nickname is "Andouille
Capital of the World" (for the food).
's French
colonial era. It was named after early settler Basile LaPlace.
The city's railroad station was established in 1883.
LaPlace was the birthplace of early jazz
musicians Kid Ory
and Wellman Braud
.
LaPlace has been designated "Andouille Capital of the World." An Andouille Festival is held every year in October.
On January 8, 1811 a slave revolt began near Laplace known as the 1811 German Coast Uprising
. This is claimed to be the largest slave uprising in the country with an estimated number of 500. It was far larger than the revolt of 1836, that was more notorious, although there may have been far more over all in the 1836 revolt and ensuing three years of conflict. The revolt of 1836 known as the "Black Seminole Revolt" had an estimated number of 385 at the height of the revolt. The difference is that the revolt of 1811 ended in three days with many of the leaders and other being killed. The revolt of 1836 ended when the army chose to grant freedom to the holdouts in exchange for surrender. This is the only emancipation of rebellious African Americans prior to the U.S. Civil War.
James H. Dormon, a University of Southwestern Louisiana professor of history and American studies, in a 1978 anthology, "Readings in Louisiana History"; wrote an article concerning the revolt of 1811 as did the late Thomas Marshall Thompson in the winter 1992 edition of Louisiana Quarterly.
The Bonnet Carré Crevasse
of 1871 occurred near LaPlace and resulted in severe flooding of New Orleans.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 22.7 square miles (58.8 km²), of which, 21.5 square miles (55.7 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (5.29%) is water.
of 2000, there were 27,684 people, 9,171 households, and 7,336 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,287.8 people per square mile (497.2/km²). There were 9,888 housing units at an average density of 460.0 per square mile (177.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 61.06% White, 35.62% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races
, and 1.17% from two or more races. The cultural groups for Hispanic or Latino, of any race, were 3.69% of the population.
There were 9,171 households out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples
living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,103, and the median income for a family was $50,024. Males had a median income of $39,304 versus $23,277 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $17,090. About 9.9% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
operates public schools in the community.
Some of the schools in LaPlace include LaPlace Elementary, Lake Ponchatrain, and John L. Ory.
Three K-8 schools serve separate areas that have LaPlace addresses:
East St. John High School http://www.stjohn.k12.la.us/schools/ESH/index.htm and St. Charles Catholic High School serve the community.
Laplace was also filming location for the series " Memphis Beat", Premiering June 22, 2010,
Laplace was also seen in various scenes of WWE Studios movie Knucklehead.
Laplace can be seen in the IHOP scene from the movie "Glory Road", which was filmed in the Old Airline Moters Diner on Airline Highway.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
St. John the Baptist Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana.The parish seat is Edgard, an unincorporated area and the unofficial parish captial is LaPlace, an unincorporated area. St. John the Baptist is one of the original 19 parishes in Louisiana. In 2010, its population was...
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States
United States
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, along the east bank of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
in the New Orleans metropolitan area
New Orleans metropolitan area
New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner, or the Greater New Orleans Region is a metropolitan area designated by the United States Census encompassing seven parishes in the state of Louisiana, centering on the city of New Orleans...
. The population is 32,134 at the 2010 census.
LaPlace is the southern terminus of Interstate 55
Interstate 55
Interstate 55 is an Interstate Highway in the central United States. Its odd number indicates that it is a north–south Interstate Highway. I-55 goes from LaPlace, Louisiana at Interstate 10 to Chicago at U.S. Route 41 , at McCormick Place. A common nickname for the highway is "double...
, where it joins with Interstate 10
Interstate 10
Interstate 10 is the fourth-longest Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90, I-80, and I-40. It is the southernmost east–west, coast-to-coast Interstate Highway, although I-4 and I-8 are further south. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 in Santa Monica,...
, and of US 51, where it terminates at the junction with US 61. LaPlace is located 25 miles (40.2 km) west of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
.
The nickname is "Andouille
Andouille
Andouille is defined as a coarse-grained smoked sausage made using pork, pepper, onions, wine, and seasonings. Andouille is French in origin, and was later brought to the United States through Louisiana by French immigrants. In the United States, the sausage is most often associated with Cajun...
Capital of the World" (for the food).
History
LaPlace was settled as a farming village in the 18th century during LouisianaLouisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
's French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
colonial era. It was named after early settler Basile LaPlace.
The city's railroad station was established in 1883.
LaPlace was the birthplace of early jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
musicians Kid Ory
Kid Ory
Edward "Kid" Ory was a jazz trombonist and bandleader. He was born in Woodland Plantation near LaPlace, Louisiana.-Biography:...
and Wellman Braud
Wellman Braud
Wellman Braud was a Creole American jazz upright bassist. His family sometimes spelled their last name "Breaux", pronounced "Bro"....
.
LaPlace has been designated "Andouille Capital of the World." An Andouille Festival is held every year in October.
On January 8, 1811 a slave revolt began near Laplace known as the 1811 German Coast Uprising
1811 German Coast Uprising
The 1811 German Coast Uprising was a slave revolt that took place in parts of the Territory of Orleans on January 8–10, 1811. The revolt took place on the east coast of the Mississippi River in what are now St. John the Baptist and St. Charles Parishes, Louisiana. While the slave insurgency was...
. This is claimed to be the largest slave uprising in the country with an estimated number of 500. It was far larger than the revolt of 1836, that was more notorious, although there may have been far more over all in the 1836 revolt and ensuing three years of conflict. The revolt of 1836 known as the "Black Seminole Revolt" had an estimated number of 385 at the height of the revolt. The difference is that the revolt of 1811 ended in three days with many of the leaders and other being killed. The revolt of 1836 ended when the army chose to grant freedom to the holdouts in exchange for surrender. This is the only emancipation of rebellious African Americans prior to the U.S. Civil War.
James H. Dormon, a University of Southwestern Louisiana professor of history and American studies, in a 1978 anthology, "Readings in Louisiana History"; wrote an article concerning the revolt of 1811 as did the late Thomas Marshall Thompson in the winter 1992 edition of Louisiana Quarterly.
The Bonnet Carré Crevasse
Bonnet Carré Crevasse
The Bonnet Carré Crevasse was an 1871 breach in the Mississippi River levees some upriver of New Orleans, Louisiana which resulted in substantial flooding. It was the worst flooding much of New Orleans had experienced since Sauvé's Crevasse in 1849....
of 1871 occurred near LaPlace and resulted in severe flooding of New Orleans.
Geography
LaPlace is located at 30°4′30"N 90°29′6"W (30.075025, -90.484896) and has an elevation of 10 feet (3 m).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 22.7 square miles (58.8 km²), of which, 21.5 square miles (55.7 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (5.29%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 27,684 people, 9,171 households, and 7,336 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,287.8 people per square mile (497.2/km²). There were 9,888 housing units at an average density of 460.0 per square mile (177.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 61.06% White, 35.62% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.17% from two or more races. The cultural groups for Hispanic or Latino, of any race, were 3.69% of the population.
There were 9,171 households out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.34.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,103, and the median income for a family was $50,024. Males had a median income of $39,304 versus $23,277 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $17,090. About 9.9% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
St. John the Baptist Parish School BoardSt. John the Baptist Parish School Board
St. John the Baptist Parish School Board is a school district headquartered in unincorporated St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States.It serves St. John the Baptist Parish.-High schools:** -K-8 schools:Zoned*** **...
operates public schools in the community.
Some of the schools in LaPlace include LaPlace Elementary, Lake Ponchatrain, and John L. Ory.
Three K-8 schools serve separate areas that have LaPlace addresses:
East St. John High School http://www.stjohn.k12.la.us/schools/ESH/index.htm and St. Charles Catholic High School serve the community.
Appearance
Laplace can be seen in the Oscar Award-winning movie "Monster's Ball" starring Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton.Laplace was also filming location for the series " Memphis Beat", Premiering June 22, 2010,
Laplace was also seen in various scenes of WWE Studios movie Knucklehead.
Laplace can be seen in the IHOP scene from the movie "Glory Road", which was filmed in the Old Airline Moters Diner on Airline Highway.
Other reading
- The African American History Alliance of Louisiana, published a book by Albert Thrasher, On to New Orleans! Louisiana’s Heroic 1811 Slave Revolt-1995.