Houma in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Terrebonne Parish Courthouse Square Oaks
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 12, 2017
1. Terrebonne Parish Courthouse Square Oaks Marker
Marker 1
These majestic southern live oaks (Quercus virginiana) in this Terrebonne Courthouse Square were planted during the winter of 1886 by Bernard Filhucan Bazet.
Mr. Bazet was born in Lasserre, France in 1832, entered Terrebonne Parish during the 1850's, and became a hotel owner, horticulturist, and businessman who founded Le Courier de Houma in 1878.
Mr. Jean Pierre Cenac, a farmer, cattleman and oyster businessman, donated the young trees from his property on Bayou Sale near Dulac. Mr. Cenac was born in Barbazeh de Bas, France in 1838, entering Terrebonne Parish in 1860..
In April 2005, these two live oaks (Quercus Virginia) were planted to replace two of the original twenty-four trees donated by Jean Pierre Cenac and planted by B.F. Bazet in the fall of 1886. These two live oak trees were donated by Dr. Christopher E. Cenac, a fourth generation descendent (sic) of Jean Pierre Cenac. There are now six generations of the Cenac family in Terrebonne and they continue to exhibit an interest in Houma's Historical District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 29° 35.81′
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Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Acadiana Cajun Country and specifically in Bayou Country. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, Acadia, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1834-1934 (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Francis de Sales Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); A History of Terrebonne Parish (about 800 feet away); When Oysters Were King (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bayou Terrebonne (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Great Acadian Upheaval (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Grand Dιrangement / Le Grand Dιrangement (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Acadia / Nouvelle Acadie (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houma.
Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Both markers are about 10 feet apart, separated by a walkway. West Main Street is one way south.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 12, 2017
2. Terrebonne Parish Courthouse Square Oaks Marker
Marker 2
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 12, 2017
3. Terrebonne Parish Courthouse Square Oaks Marker
Marker 1 can be seen behind American Flag.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 12, 2017
4. Terrebonne Parish Courthouse Square Oaks Marker
Maker 2
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,101 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2017.
