Rayne, LA
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About Rayne
- • Country singer Sammy Kershaw, known for "She Don't Know She's Beautiful," hails from Rayne.
- • It's believed the practice of frog farming for commercial purposes originated near Rayne.
- • The arrival of the railroad in the 1880s spurred Rayne's initial growth as a shipping hub.
- • Rayne once held a frog festival featuring frog races and a frog-jumping contest.
- • Devastating floods severely impacted the town in the early 20th century, prompting infrastructure changes.
- • The town was named for William Wright Rayne in 1883, and incorporated in 1902.
- • With about 7,500 residents, it's smaller than nearby Crowley, LA.
- • At 10 feet above sea level, flooding is a constant concern.
- • Agriculture, particularly rice and crawfish farming, remains a vital part of the economy.
- • Rayne feels like a close-knit community where everyone knows their neighbor.
- • The New Orleans Saints, about 150 miles away, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Rayne High School's football rivalry with Crowley High is intense and long-standing.
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