Kaplan, LA
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Kaplan, LA
- Kaplan is a city located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Abbeville Micropolitan Statistical Area. Kaplan is known as the "Gateway to the Coastal Wetlands" and prides itself on the moniker "Cajun Heartland, USA."
History[edit | edit source]
- The city of Kaplan is named after Abrom Kaplan, who bought the Jim Todd Plantation in 1901. The town was incorporated in 1906.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Kaplan is located in the southern part of Louisiana. The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all land.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Kaplan is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
- Kaplan Healthcare Center is a primary care clinic that offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
- Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility in Kaplan, LA. It provides emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, and many other inpatient and outpatient medical services.
- Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is the most comprehensive, free-standing provider of behavioral health services. The hospital provides a full continuum of care, including acute programs for adolescents and adults, and outpatient services for adults.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Kaplan is served by the Vermilion Parish School District.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Several notable people hail from Kaplan, including NFL player Daniel Francis, musician Bobby Charles, and politician Kaplan Harris.
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