Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
City of Ville Platte City Hall
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 24, 2019
1. City of Ville Platte City Hall Marker
This building was purchased by the Cecil R. Lebas administration on December 18,1977. To preserve a historic building and landmark of Evangeline Parish, to serve the people of Ville Platte as City Hall providing space for administrative offices and other departmental offices, and to provide more space and comfort for all city employees and all citizens of Ville Platte.
Dedicated to the citizens of Ville Platte to help fulfill the needs of all citizens.
Cecil R. Lebas, Mayor
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Helen D. Kyle
At Large
C.J. Dardeau
Disctict A
Burke Landreneau
Disctict B
Larry Vidrine
Disctict C
Dr. J.S. Fontenot
Disctict D
Curley Dossman
Disctict E
Phil Lemoine
City Clerk
Lionel Lahaye
Treasurer
Gaynor Soileau
City Attorney
Erected by City of Ville Platte.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 30° 41.386′ N, 92° 16.661′ W. Marker is in Ville Platte, Louisiana, in Evangeline Parish. It is on West Main Street near
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Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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, 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Evangeline Bank & Trust Company (here, next to this marker); Ville Platte (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred's Lounge (approx. 9.4 miles away); St. Marks Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 9½ miles away); Calvary Baptist Church (approx. 9.6 miles away); Plaisance School (approx. 9.9 miles away); White's Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ville Platte.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 24, 2019
2. City of Ville Platte City Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2019.
