Eunice, LA
Music connected to Eunice
About Eunice
- • Musician Link Davis, known for "Big Mamou," hailed from Eunice.
- • The Cajun French Music Association (CFMA) was founded in Eunice.
- • The railroad's arrival spurred growth, connecting Eunice to larger markets.
- • A nuclear waste disposal facility was proposed near Eunice in the 1990s.
- • The Great Depression devastated Eunice's cotton-based economy in the 1930s.
- • It was named for Eunice Pharr, niece of founder C.C. Duson, in 1894.
- • With around 9,400 residents, it's smaller than Opelousas but larger than Mamou.
- • At 56 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat, typical of South Louisiana.
- • Agriculture, especially rice and crawfish, remains a vital part of the economy.
- • Eunice feels like stepping back in time with a strong sense of community.
- • The New Orleans Saints, about 3 hours away, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Eunice High School's football team has a storied history of state championships.
