Breaux Bridge in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Crawfish Capital of the World
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Pont de Breaux, Louisiane
Capitale Mondiale des Ecrevisses
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 23, 2025
1. Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Marker
In 1771, Acadian pioneer Firmin Breaux began buying the land from which the present day city of Breaux Bridge would evolve. In 1799 Breaux built a footbridge across our beautiful Bayou Teche to help ease the passage for his family and neighbors. "Let's go to Breaux's bridge to cross the bayou" and that is the way we got our name Breaux Bridge.
This first bridge was a suspension footbridge. In 1817, Firmin's son, Agricole, built the first vehicular bridge, allowing for the passage of wagons and increased commerce in the area. This bridge distinguished Breaux Bridge as the only city on Bayou Teche to evolve from both sides simultaneously. The town received its official founding in 1829 when Scholastique Picou Breaux, Agricole's 33 year old widow, drew up plans for our city and began developing her property by selling lots to other Acadian settlers.
The current bridge at this site was erected in 1950 and has become an icon loved by residents and visitors alike.
En 1771, le pionnier acadien Firmin Breaux commence à acheter le terrain d'où évoluera la ville actuelle de Pont Breaux. En 1799, Breaux a construit une passerelle à travers notre magnifique Bayou Teche pour aider à faciliter le passage pour sa famille et ses voisins. "Allons au pont de Breaux pour traverser le Bayou" et c'est là que nous avons obtenu
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Ce premier pont était une passerelle suspendue. En 1817, le fils de Firmin, Agricole, construisit le premier pont de véhicules, permettant le passage des wagons et Taugmentation du commerce dans la région. Ce pont a distingué le Pont Breaux comme la seule ville sur le Bayou Teche à évoluer des deux côtés simultanément. La ville a reçu sa fondation officielle en 1829 lorsque Scholastique Pico Breaux, la veuve Agricole de 33 ans, a élaboré des plans pour notre ville et a commencé à développer sa propriété en vendant des lots à d'autres colons acadians.
Le pont actuel à ce site a été érigé en 1950 et est devenu une loône aimé également par les résidents et les visiteurs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 16.516′ N, 91° 53.868′ W. Marker is in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. It is on East Bridge Street east of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 E Bridge St, 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, 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: St. Bernard School History (within shouting distance of this marker); Legend of Bayou Teche/La Legendè Du Bayou Teche (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 23, 2025
2. Breaux Bridge, Louisiana / Pont de Breaux, Louisiane Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
