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Crowley Louisiana Map

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City	Crowley
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Acadia Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.214093
Longitude	-92.374576
Population	11,710
Density	772.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	70526, 70527
Area Code	985
School District	Acadia Parish School District

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About Crowley, Louisiana

Crowley is a locality in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 11,710. The population density is 772.7 people per km². Crowley is located at 30.2141°N, 92.3746°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Crowley is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70526, 70527.

Crowley expands across a vast, flat expanse of prairie that stretches toward the horizon in every direction. It lies 20.7 miles west-southwest of Carencro, LA (from Carencro, LA: bearing 250°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-southwest of Rayne. The landscape here is defined by the heavy, fertile soil that supports immense fields of rice, soaking up the golden, humid light that settles over the region at dusk. To the north, the quiet waters of Bayou Wikoff move with a deliberate, sluggish grace, carving a path through the earth that remains largely undisturbed by modern haste. Beyond the immediate fields, the terrain remains open and unassuming, far removed from the turbulent movements of any coastline. Residents often gather at Martin Luther King Park, where the air holds the scent of damp earth and the quiet persistence of the inland plains.

Crowley traces its development to the arrival of the railroad, which transformed the surrounding agricultural landscape into a central hub for the distribution of grain. The local economy remains deeply tethered to the cycles of the harvest, with the production and milling of rice serving as the primary engine for regional stability. Early settlers recognized the potential of this soil, organizing a grid of streets that now serves as the foundation for a life defined by seasonal labor and mechanical precision. Even as industry has diversified, the rhythmic clatter of machinery and the movement of heavy transport across the flat terrain remind observers of the town’s enduring reliance on the land. Every harvest season, the infrastructure of Crowley hums with a focused intensity, reflecting a history built on the sheer persistence of those who worked these fields.

Crowley maintains a distinct cultural identity that resonates through its architecture and the communal appreciation for heritage. The Grand Opera House stands as a prominent landmark, its facade a reminder of the artistic ambitions that once flourished among the local citizenry. Cultural life is often punctuated by the International Rice Festival, a recurring event that draws people together to celebrate the bounty of the region through music and shared meals. Among those who have emerged from this environment, the legendary musician Slim Harpo stands out as a foundational figure, his blues recordings carrying the specific, slow-burning atmosphere of his origins to a global audience. Life in Crowley moves at a pace that allows for long conversations on porches, where the heat of the afternoon gives way to the cooling shadows of the evening.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mobile (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 073° E
Duson Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 202° S
Levy Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 091° E
Duson Monument Founders of Crowley (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 093° E
Bronco Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 180° S
Rice Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 226° SW
Lsu Research Station (Recreation Easement) — 2.0 mi, 014° N
Frog City Festival Pavilion (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 067° NE
Rayne City Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 070° E
I-10 Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 13.6 mi, 277° W
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 16.1 mi, 248° W
Zigler Art Museum (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 272° W
Acadian Village (Attraction) — 16.9 mi, 099° E
“the Sky’s the Limit” Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 18.3 mi, 348° N
White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.8 mi, 193° S
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 19.4 mi, 353° N
Eunice Museum (Museum) — 19.4 mi, 353° N
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 19.4 mi, 352° N
First Horizon Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 20.0 mi, 092° E
Evangeline Maid Bread Sign (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 087° E
Alexandre Mouton House (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 089° E
Cité des Arts (Theatre) — 21.4 mi, 087° E
Vermilionville Historic Village (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 090° E
Boho (Gallery) — 22.9 mi, 053° NE
Farm Service Agency Interest Of La (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.2 mi, 344° N · 9,337 acres
Palmetto Island State Park (State Park) — 27.2 mi, 150° SE
Cajun Country Swamp Tours (Attraction) — 28.0 mi, 089° E
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.2 mi, 240° SW · 67k acres
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 55.6 mi, 347° N · 607k acres
Street of Dreams Studios (Gallery) — 57.7 mi, 311° NW

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