Lawtell, Louisiana

About Lawtell

Lawtell is a small unincorporated community in central Louisiana.

Officially, Lawtell is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.15 square miles.

📰 Lawtell News Today

• News 15 Investigates follows ongoing search in Lawtell tied to 1992 disappearance of Lafayette woman KADN News 15 · May 28
• Authorities digging at Lawtell site in connection with 1992 Donna Gonzales case KLFY.com · Jun 15
• Priscilla Thierry Obituary Jan 13, 2026 Sibille Funeral Home · Jan 13
• Andrew Castille Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Opelousas, LA - KADN Legacy obituary · Jun 16
• SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 03-7,9-2026 St. Landry Now Online Newspaper · Mar 9

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What Makes Lawtell Unique

• The only place in America named Lawtell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏫 Schools in Lawtell

• Lawtell Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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