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 Thibodaux is located along the incredible Bayou Lafourche, surrounded by several historic plantation homes and less than 60 miles from New Orleans. Established in 1801, Thibodaux has a culture that is rich in both French and Spanish heritage. With a population of around 35,000, Thibodaux has a strong community involvement with thousands of citizens attending annual events such as the Thibodaux Firemen's Fair, Thibodeauxville and Mardi Gras.
Lafourche Parish is home to several excellent public and private schools. With more than 15,000 students, Lafourche Parish encompasses a total of 30 public schools and 7 private schools. Thibodaux, located in northern Lafourche Parish, houses a total of 10 public schools and 5 private schools.
The city of Thibodaux is home to an outstanding university and technical college. Within 100 miles of Thibodaux, there are 11 four-year universities and 5 two-year colleges. Nicholls State University is located in the heart of Thibodaux, an area rich in tradition and culture. The 210 acre campus, once part of historic Acadia Plantation, fronts on Bayou Lafourche about 50 miles southwest of New Orleans and 60 miles southeast of Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Technical College, Lafourche Campus is located in Thibodaux and offers programs that are of high demand including courses in computers, clerical work, carpentry and welding. This technical college allows students to receive training in programs that offer a technical certificate, diploma or associate degree.
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center comprises a staff of approximately 800 employees, 112 active staff physicians, 58 courtesy physicians, 18 consulting physicians, 13 emergency medicine physicians, 13 associate physicians and 12 honorary physicians. Thibodaux Regional offers nearly every major medical specialty and has won numerous awards for their exceptional patient satisfaction, hospital quality and patient safety. Other hospitals in the area include Lady of the Sea Hospital, located 45 miles from Thibodaux and St. Anne General Hospital, located 17 miles away from Thibodaux. |
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Population: 35,000
Lafourche Parish
Population: 89,974
Recreation & Leisure:
Laurel Valley
Plantation is a
popular site in
Thibodaux consisting
of 12,300 acres. Also
known as Laurel
Valley Village, it is
comprised of around
70 buildings and is
said to be the largest
surviving sugar
plantation complex
in the United States.
Thibodaux's carnival is
a time for young and
old to get out and
"Laissez Les Bon Temp
Roulez" Cajun style
with family oriented
celebrations, parades
and parties. These
community gatherings
are a great way for
tourists and locals
alike to get out and
celebrate the Mardi
Gras season.
Located on the banks
of Bayou Lafourche,
the Jean Lafitte
National Historic Park
and Preserve is
Thibodaux's own
Federal Park.
Beautifully
landscaped grounds
surround the lovingly
restored Percy
Lobdell Building that
houses a theatre for
the performing arts, a
library and a museum
of local culture and
exhibits.
CIS Thibodaux
1320 Martin Luther King Dr
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2021
(800) 340-7030
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