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Lecompte is a small town (population 1200) in central Louisiana. It is named after a horse called LeComte, who was named after horse breeder Ambrose LeComte. That's right – the town's name shouldn't have a 'p' in it, but an historical sign-writing error has stuck.

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Map of Lecompte

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Lecompte is between Alexandria and Opelousas.

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Sign for Lea's Lunchroom

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  • 1 Lea's Lunchroom, 1810 US Hwy 71/167 S (between Center and Wall), +1 318 776-5178. M-Sa 7AM-5PM, Su 7AM-4PM. Roadside diner that has been in operation since 1928. Its pies are famous in Louisiana and have earned the town the title of "Pie Capital of Louisiana". Pie flavors include coconut, lemon, chocolate, banana, apple, peach, cherry, bumble berry and the best-seller, pecan. Seasonal flavors include pumpkin, mincemeat, blueberry, blackberry and dewberry.

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Routes through Lecompte
ShreveportWoodworth  N  S  OpelousasLafayette
ShreveportAlexandria  N  S  Krotz SpringsEnds at
RustonAlexandria  N  S  → Jct SOpelousasLafayette


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