Crowley, LA
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About Crowley
- • Country music legend Sammy Kershaw hails from Crowley, Louisiana.
- • Rice became a major crop in Louisiana thanks to Crowley's early cultivation efforts.
- • Being a railroad hub cemented Crowley's importance for rice shipping and trade.
- • Crowley was once home to a 'rice carnival' featuring a parade and rice queen.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Crowley's rice-dependent economy.
- • It was named after C.C. Crowley, a railroad official, and incorporated in 1887.
- • Its population is roughly 12,000, smaller than many neighboring Louisiana towns.
- • The elevation is 16 feet, a low elevation making it prone to flooding.
- • Agriculture, particularly rice farming, remains a vital part of the local economy.
- • Life is relaxed and friendly, evoking a strong sense of community and tradition.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Crowley High School's football team has a notable history of state championships.
