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Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major cultural, industrial, and educational center in the southwest region of the state, and one of the most important in Acadiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 194,138.

Located at 30.2147, -93.2086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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McNeese State University

McNeese State University is a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the United States. Founded in 1939 as a junior college, McNeese experienced growth due to economic activity in the region. It adopted its present name in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Master's University. U.S. News and World Report designates McNeese as a Tier One Regional University.

Located at 30.1798, -93.216 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles, is a particular church located in southwest Louisiana. It is a fairly new diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, being founded on January 29, 1980. It is suffragan to the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The diocese is administered from the city of Lake Charles. The patron saint of the diocese is St. Peter Claver and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception serves as the Episcopal see.

Located at 30.2147, -93.2086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cowboy Stadium

Cowboy Stadium is a 17,410-seat multi-purpose stadium in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is home to the McNeese State Cowboys football team, and is affectionately referred to as "The Hole". It was transformed for the 2008 season to artificial turf. A new state of the art field house is currently being constructed. It will be nearly double its current size, and will include climate-controlled seating and a club room.

Located at 30.1733, -93.21 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Burton Coliseum

Burton Coliseum is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose arena, with 2,000 in temporary seating in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It was built in 1976 and is home to the McNeese State University Cowboys basketball team. It hosted the Southland Conference men's basketball tournament in 2002. The arena has 24,000 square feet of space with an additional 160,000 square feet of space at the Livestock and Exhibit Building, with 50,000 more square feet of space at the 1,000-seat Burton Agricultural Arena.

Located at 30.137, -93.2115 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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McNeese Arena

McNeese Arena, also known as Ralph O. Ward Gymnasium, is a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It was home to the McNeese State University Cowboys basketball team until the Burton Coliseum opened in 1976. It is named after Ralph O. Ward, who was head coach of the basketball team from 1952 to 1971.

Located at 30.1818, -93.2154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cowboy Diamond

Cowboy Diamond is a baseball venue in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. It is home to the McNeese State Cowboys baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference. Opened in 1965, the venue has a capacity of 2,000 spectators. Its record attendance came one May 2, 2000, when 2,191 spectators saw McNeese State defeat LSU 9-8 in 11 innings. The facility was renovated in 2005, 2007, and 2008.

Located at 30.1729, -93.2134 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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