Crowley, LA - "Rice Capital of America"
N 30° 12.322 W 092° 23.028
15R E 559308 N 3341702
Located on the western side of Crowley, this sign welcomes you to the Rice Capital of America. Crowley has held the International Rice Festival every October since 1927.
Waymark Code: WM97HG
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2010
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Rice is obviously the major crop in this town. Located in the heart of cajun country the international Rice Festival has been held since 1927. There have been many noted guests, including John F. Kennedy in 1959, who at the time was Senator. He gave a speech at festival for his 1960 presidential campaign.
Type of community: Town
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