Lafayette or Vermillionville as it was previously known is located in the state of Louisiana . The name Vermillionville was kept when the city was first discovered as it is sited on the banks of river Vermilion. The city got its current name from the famous Revolutionary War hero called Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette is also associated with the famous football team of Cajuns. The city pulls sports enthusiasts from all around the nation due to this reason.
The city of Lafayette is dissected into two halves by the river Vermilion. The city not only runs through the city and adds to its beauty but is also used as a significant waterway for communication.
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The natural drainage canals like Coulee lle Des Cannes, Coulee Mine and Isaac Verot Coulee connects different parts of this city. The populace of the Lafayette is more or less cosmopolitan with a significant amount of black residents. Though the city was initially dependent on agriculture, in the recent century petroleum and gas industry have started to play a major role in the city economy.
The main points of attraction of Lafayette are the Acadian Village, Alexandre Mouton House Museum, Cypress Lake, Mall of Acadenia and the zoo. To get glimpse of the city's history during the civil war period the Cajun-Creole settlement can be visited. While vacationing in Lafayette do not forget to enjoy the toothsome delicacies of the city in the numerous restaurants which are situated all over the city.
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