7-637: Louis Lambert is a politician, lawyer, and teacher from Prairieville, Louisiana . He is best known for his campaign for the 1979 Louisiana gubernatorial election , which he lost to David Treen in one of the closest elections in recent memory. By losing this election, Lambert became the first Democrat to lose a general election campaign for governor in Louisiana since Reconstruction. Lambert attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate degree before receiving his LLB from Loyola University . In addition to running for governor, Lambert also served as
14-484: A 2020 census population of 33,197 inhabitants. If it was incorporated it would be the largest city in Ascension Parish. Prairieville is in one of the fastest-growing areas in Louisiana. Prairieville's population is bigger than the parish's two largest incorporated cities, Donaldsonville (6,695) and Gonzales (12,231) combined. Prairieville is vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical systems due to its proximity to
21-496: A public service commissioner and state senator in Louisiana. This article about a Louisiana politician is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Prairieville, Louisiana Prairieville is a census-designated place in Ascension Parish , Louisiana , United States. It is south of Baton Rouge and north of Gonzales . Prairieville is an expanding bedroom suburb of Baton Rouge. Its name
28-440: Is derived from the once plentiful pastures and prairies that were visible from Highway 73 (Jefferson Hwy.) and Airline Highway , which is now covered with development. Prairieville started off as a quiet community with few people. In recent decades, Prairieville has benefited from migration out of Baton Rouge, with new residents particularly drawn to the area by its high-performing public schools and low crime rate. Prairieville had
35-533: The coast of southeast Louisiana. Hurricane Gustav caused major damage to the Prairieville area; many trees were downed and power lines were down for weeks. The most notable local property was the Phillips Farm. The farmhouse is still a local landmark in Prairieville, although the original owner died in 2005. The house is lined with live oaks and a white planked fence surrounds the grounds. The pasture
42-423: The historic school PRairiville Middle, which was changed and established around the 1930s or later. It has remained the number one Middle school in the parish for its outstanding students and excellent grades. It scored the best score for LEAP time after time compared to other schools and the parish. In 2020, Bluff Middle School opened, and is one of the newer middle school's in Ascension Parish . Prairieville
49-406: Was sold in 1992 at the start of the suburban development and a 250-resident subdivision named "Seven Oaks" surrounds the farm where the pastures were. In 2006, the farmhouse was sold at auction following the death of Dr. Carey A. Phillips. The 40-acre (160,000 m ) tract of land (including the house) has been made into a cemetery now called Oak Lane Memorial Park. Prairieville is also known for
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