Jeanerette, LA is in Iberia Parish.
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It is not uncommon for Iberia Parish high school graduates and life-long learners to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
From cypress trees draped with Spanish moss to historic and beautiful buildings like Moody Hall, UL is an exciting campus located in the heart of Lafayette approximately 45 minutes from New Iberia. |
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Delcambre, Loreauville, and New Iberia are nearby cities within Iberia Parish. Links lead to pages dedicated to these cities here on AcadianaNeigbhorhoods.com.
This page provides information to help you better appreciate this Iberia Parish city.
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EDUCATION
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees;
if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.”
Chinese Proverb
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CITY, PARISH, AND SUBDIVISION INFORMATION
Jeanerette is just south of Lafayette Parish and join neighboring parishes as part of the Cajun Heartland, the core of Acadiana is well known for its rich cultural heritage, festivals and family activities. Opportunities such as the Children's Museum, numerous theaters, and much, much more are highlighted and organized beautifully at CajunFun.com. The CajunFun site, sponsored by the Acadiana Educational Endowment offers a one-stop site for activities, including the performing arts, in and around Acadiana.
The Festival International de Louisiane celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006. THE SEVEN suggest this popular event be placed on your "must do" list of April activities. In addition to the musical performances at the Festival International, Louisiana Crossroads offers a significant concert series across the state.
Like all of Acadiana, Jeanerette takes pride in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Ragin Cajuns.
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| Events, Attractions, Arts & Culture |
The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau does an impressive job of outlining the many attractions in Iberia Parish. The Teche Area Farmer's Market makes for convenient farm fresh produce, especially for those who live in the renovated downtown properties.
The Conrad Rice Mill is the oldest working rice mill in the United States and has been placed on the National Historic Registry. The website features an on-line store selling rice, spices and a gourmet variety of both and recipes.
Shadows on the Teche is designated as a National Historic Trust property. This antebellum home located on Bayou Teche is visited by over 25,000 annually and should be placed on your "must see" list when visiting Acadiana. The website provides hours of operation as well as a wonderful chronological history. Events are also detailed.
The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival is held annually in September in New Iberia.
Each Labor Day, the Labor Day Classic is held at the SugArena on the Acadiana Fairgrounds in New Iberia. The 100,000 square foot SugArena also hosts events like the Sugasheaux.
Not far from New Iberia, visitors and residents can find a pleasant outing at the Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island, home of the Joseph Jefferson Mansion, also listed on the National Historic Registry.
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Parks and Recreation
Golfing is available at Iberia Golf and Country Club, Sugar Oaks, Spanish Trail, Squirrel Run and Le Triomphe.
Hunting and fishing are plentiful! From the coastal marshes to the Atchafalaya Basin, Iberia Parish certainly does it's part to contribute to Louisiana being known as the Sportsman's Paradise.
New Iberia offers over a dozen parks and a healthy recreation program that includes baseball, softball, soccer, and more.
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Grocery Stores
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Acadiana grocery stores often serve as dining hot spots! Boudin is a popular staple served in a variety of manners and available in most convenience and grocery stores such as Legnon's Boucherrie as described by the great guys at BoudinLink.com.
Major grocery chains such as Albertson's and Market Basket have several locations.
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Getting to know a new community can be a challenge. With the many wonderful communities in Iberia Parish and  througout Acadiana, deciding where to settle can be a daunting task! The following links have been compiled from a variety of worthwhile sources. Each points directly to the web page relative to Jeanerette or Iberia Parish. Some of the information featured on these sites includes demographics such as population, major highways, a variety of maps, and more.
Census Bureau Quick Facts for Iberia Parish
Wikipedia for City of Jeanerette
Wikipedia for Iberia Parish
Current and 10 day Weather Forecast
Zip Code: 70544
SUBDIVISION INFORMATION
This section is a work in progress. Please feel free to submit your subdivision or neighborhood to Webmaster.
This information was compiled courtesy of THE 7. THE 7 are licensed real estate agents with COLDWELL BANKER Pelican Real Estate.  Please submit ideas, subdivision information, including photos, website URL's, or broken links to Webmaster.
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