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  Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Avoyelles Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana.
Out of the total population, 32.50% of those under the age of 18 and 25.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Avoyelles Parish is famous for its Cajun (French-speaking) history, with rich traditions in music and food.
www.gogog.com /project/wikipedia/index.php/Avoyelles_Parish,_Louisiana   (537 words)

  
 Bowie knife - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first knife Bowie became famous with was allegedly designed by his brother Rezin in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and smithed by flsmith Jesse Cleft out of an old file.
When Sue fearfuly asks Mick to comply due to the fact the Mugger is armed with a knife, Mick remarks, "That's not a knife", then produces a very large bowie knife and continues "This is a knife".
Bowie knife collecting is a popular hobby with many Bowie knife shows, including a popular one in Avoyelles Parish.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bowie_knife   (1457 words)

  
 Top20Louisiana.com - Your Top20 Guide to Louisiana!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The lasting mark of the Native Americans can be seen even today in the names used in Louisiana, such as Atchafalaya, Natchitouches (now spelled Natchitoches), Caddo, Houma, Tangipahoa, and Avoyel (Avoyelles Parish).
The Houma tribe, was found in East and West Feliciana, and Pointe Coupee parishes; Ironically about 100 miles north of current location of the town named after them.
Portions of Avoyelles and Concordia parishes along the Mississippi River were home to the Avoyel, part of the Natchez nation.
www.top20louisiana.com   (2673 words)

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