Loreauville in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

The Grand Dérangement / Le Grand Dérangement

The Grand Dérangement side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 14, 2023

1. The Grand Dérangement side of marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Panel 1 English

L'Acadie, established by France in 1604, was a strategically located and highly coveted colony. In 1713, it was handed over to England and renamed Nova Scotia. The foundation of Halifax, in 1749, led part of the. Acadian population to move to French territory. The remaining Acadians were still perceived as a threat, and in 1755, the British authorities launched their systematic deportation, splitting up families and communities, seizing all lands and possessions.

This was the Grand Derangement, or Great Upheaval. Nearly 10,000 men, women and children were piled into ships and deported to the Anglo-American colonies, to England and to France. Others escaped the deportations, seeking refuge in French territory and forming a resistance. Over the next ten years, almost half of the Acadian nation was lost at sea or died from disease and famine. By 1765, a mere 1,600 survivors remained in Nova Scotia, their fertile land now occupied by settlers from other areas.

Some Acadian families returned to their former home, but most never again set eyes on Acadie. Many took root in Quebec

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and France, while in Louisiana they gave rise to a new community that produced the rich Cajun culture. Yet, the Grand Derangement was unable to wipe out the Acadian presence on its native soil. L'Acadie lives on in Atlantic Canada, speaking French and offering to the world is proud and dynamic culture.

Panel 2 French Side

L'Acadie, fondée par la France en 1604 et convoitée pour sa situation stratégique, est ceédée a l'Angleterre en 1713 etre baptiste Nouvelle-Écosse. La fondation de Halifax, en 1749, entraine l'exode d'une partie de la population acadienne vers les territoires français. Les Acadiens qui restent sont pergus comme une menace par les autorités britanniques qui, en 1755, commencent leur fragmentant familles et communautes, confisquant terres et biens.

C'est le Grand Dérangement. Pres de 10 000 hommes, femmes et enfants sont entassés à bord de navires et déportés dans les colonies anglo-américaines, en Angleterre et en France. D'autres échappent aux déportations, fuyant en territoire français et formant une résistance. En dix ans, prés de la moitié du peuple acadien périt en mer ou succombe à la maladie et à la famine. La Nouvelle-Écosse compte à peine 1 600 rescapés en 1765, leurs terres fertiles désormais occupées paredes colons venus d'ailleurs.

Certaines familles acadiennes reprendront

Le Grand Dérangement side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 14, 2023

2. Le Grand Dérangement side of marker

le chemin du retour, mais la plupart ne reverront jamais l'Acadia, Plusieurs front souche au Québec et en France, alors que la Louisiane sera le foyer d'une nouvelle communauté qui donnera naissance à la riche culture cadienne. Cependant, le Grand Dérangement n'aura pas réussi à effacer la présence acadienne de sa terre d'origine. Au Canada atlantique, l'Acadia est bien vivante, parle le français et propose aux monde une culture fiére et dynamique.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Acadian History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1604.

Location. 30° 3.399′ N, 91° 44.396′ W. Marker is in Loreauville, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. Marker is on Bridge Street (Route 344) 0.2 miles west of Main Street (Route 86), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Bridge St, New Iberia LA 70563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fausse Point of Bayou Teche / Fausse-Pointe du Bayou Tèche (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Loreauville (a few steps from this marker); New Acadia / Nouvelle Acadie (a few steps from this marker); Loreauville Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belmont Plantation

The Grand Dérangement / Le Grand Dérangement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 14, 2023

3. The Grand Dérangement / Le Grand Dérangement Marker

(approx. 4.2 miles away); Sugar Cane Festival and Fair Building (approx. 5.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial Building (approx. 5.6 miles away); Frederick Larned Gates (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loreauville.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.