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Actually, I think Mobile, AL would be the closest in culture to New Orleans. Keep in mind that Creole and Cajun aren't the same thing.
Cajun is more akin to the parts of Southern Louisiana outside of NO. Creoles are typically in and around NO and parts of Southern Louisiana/East Texas. There are more Creoles in East Texas than there are Cajuns, same with NO.
Cajun is more akin to the parts of Southern Louisiana outside of NO. Creoles are typically in and around NO and parts of Southern Louisiana/East Texas. There are more Creoles in East Texas than there are Cajuns, same with NO.
I don't think that's accurate pertaining to Texas. They don't call the Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange area the Cajun triangle for nothing.
I do think NO is more creole though.
I don't think that's accurate pertaining to Texas. They don't call the Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange area the Cajun triangle for nothing.
I do think NO is more creole though.
You're right. I meant Houston specifically. There's more Creoles in Houston and the Houston area than there are Cajuns. Houston may not be a party destination like NO, or have a party-1st, business 2nd culture like NO, but it does have that same Creole influence like NO.
Richmond Va is probably the most eastern looking southern city esp. when you are in certain neighborhoods with the victorian rows and some italianate architecture, honarable mentions Wheeling WV, Louisville Ky minus the shotgun houses, or maybe Norfolk va. The architecture in N.O. to me is very diffrent and unique from the N.E. cities.
Cajun is more akin to the parts of Southern Louisiana outside of NO. Creoles are typically in and around NO and parts of Southern Louisiana/East Texas. There are more Creoles in East Texas than there are Cajuns, same with NO.
It's impossible to make that assessment. Creoles aren't an ethnic group and are not accounted for, also, being Creole encompasses many things which can vary from person to person. I don't always claim myself as being Creole but I can since I'm black with Cherokee and white blood.
I think most of the southern U.S. would tie in nicely with the east coast if all the cities had the level of vibrancy and urban architecture of New Orleans.
Richmond Va is probably the most eastern looking southern city esp. when you are in certain neighborhoods with the victorian rows and some italianate architecture,.
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Originally Posted by Kbank007
I would say the most eastern looking southern cities are Richmond, and Norfolk VA. Both cities (esp. Richmond) have areas where you would think you are in DC or Baltimore. I guess that's why people debate if these cities are considered southern or mid-atlantic. The topic doesn't debate accents, but I noticed they were mentioned in the thread. I don't hear a strong connection between NO and DC expect when some people say "out chea" which is said everywhere now. I would say some AA people from Richmond sound similar to people from NO.
Pretty much...Parts of Richmond look very Eastern -- Especially around downtown & VCU.
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