New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Bayou Teche Patriots
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 12, 2025
1. Bayou Teche Patriots Marker
In early 1779, Francisco Bouligny led a group of Spanish colonists to establish a new town called Nueva Iberia on the banks of Bayou Teche in the Attakapas region.
By August of that year, residents of the Attakapas, a diverse community of people of Spanish, French, Acadian, Anglo and African descent, including both free and enslaved individuals, rallied behind Spanish Colonial Governor Bernardo de Galvez to fight against the British during the American Revolution.
Among them were several of Nueva Iberia's founders, including Francisco Segura, Gabriel Lopez, and Juan Miguez. Today, descendants of these patriots continue to reside along Bayou Teche.
The New Iberia Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicates this marker in commemoration of its 100th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Dedicated 2025
Erected 2025 by The New Iberia Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included
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Location. 30° 0.473′ N, 91° 49.198′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. It is on West Main Street near Swain Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 W Main St, New Iberia LA 70560, 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, 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: Hotel Frederic / Hτtel Frιdιric / Hotel Frederic (within shouting distance of this marker); A Walk of Faith
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 12, 2025
2. Bayou Teche Patriots Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
