The Valery Thibodeaux House
CA. 1853
This beautiful Acadian home and grounds was the site chosen by Maj. A. Gallway, 173rd N.Y. Volunteers for the encampment of his Union Troops, April 21, 1863.
This house has been continuously occupied by Valery Thibodeaux's descendants since the time it was built.
Erected by The Breaux Bridge Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1863.
Location. 30° 16.393′ N, 91° 53.489′ W. Marker is in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. It is on Poydras Highway (State Highway 347) near Ada Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Breaux Bridge LA 70517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Breaux Bridge, Louisiana / Pont de Breaux, Louisiane (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Bernard School History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard/Lieu de Naissance de L'Ιvκque Jules Jeanmard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Legend of Bayou Teche/La Legendθ Du Bayou Teche (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of St. Bernard Catholic School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to Breaux Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Pont Breaux, Louisiane (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breaux Bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2019.
