What small towns lack in mainstream attractions, they make up for in individuality and community. There’s just something to a slower paced, small town life that people seek out, and perhaps it’s due to the type of people that tend to live in these small towns. Here are some of our favorite reasons that makes people from small town Louisiana the best people ever.

1. They’re friendly.
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Whether you’re walking down the grocery aisle or driving down the street in your car, you’re going to wave (or at least smile) to those passing by. Little things like that really make small town life best.
2. They know their history.
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Growing up in a small town probably means you know the history of that town, plus all of the surrounding towns.
3. They tend to have the best farmers markets.
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And everyone in the town turns out for them.
4. They’re creative.
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Small towns aren’t known for their bustling nightlife, so when you grow up in a small town you have to get pretty creative when it comes to things to do. Sure, there's always the old standby (the movies) but that gets old pretty quick and you have to find new ways to have fun.
5. They’re supportive of their sports teams.
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High school teams from small towns tend to have the best, most loyal followings.
6. They’ve got your back.
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One amazing thing about people from small towns is that they are always supportive of you and will have your back in times of need. When tragedy strikes, the people from your town are generally the ones to first come to your aid.

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7. Everyone knows everyone.
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For better or worse, small town life means everyone knows everyone, so you’re not going to be able to keep that secret a secret for long.
8. They buy local.
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People from small towns tend to be supportive of local business, and with good reason! Small business are the lifeline of those towns and they need that support!
9. They respect the community.
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When you grow up in a small town, you become loyal to your community and they become basically an extension of your family.
10. They pitch in.
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Small town people help out when needed. Whether that’s touching up a mural, showing support at a local event, or donating to a cause. They always answer the call to better the community!
11. They know their neighbors.
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Small town people know their neighbors and consider them like family.
12. They make lifelong friendships.
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People from small towns make friendships that will last a lifetime. No matter where your path leads you, your small town friends will always be there for you.
13. We’re proud of our towns!
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There’s nothing like small town life -- the main streets, the local businesses, antique shops, and boutiques, the schools, sports teams, and local festivals/events. We take pride in our small towns and that’s what makes them so great!

What’s your favorite part of small town life? Let us know in the comments below!

 

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