Lake Charles
City in Louisiana
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Lake Charles is a city in southwest Louisiana. Downtown, the Mardi Gras Museum explores the history of the iconic festival through colorful costumes. The 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center features traveling exhibitions and local art....
Population: 79,113 (2022)
ZIP Codes: 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70615, 70616, 70629
Airport code: LCH
Area Code: 337
Elevation: 15 ft (5 m)
Founded: March 7, 1861; 163 years ago as Charleston
Named for: Charles Sallier
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