Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Pierre Dugat Home Site
In 1776 Pierre Dugat received a Spanish land grant for this site, which became his plantation. Indian artifacts found on this site date from 3000 B.C. to about the eighteenth century.
Erected by Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 15.353′ N, 91° 59.329′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. Marker is on Acadiana Park near East Alexander Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1205 East Alexander Street, Lafayette LA 70501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. François Coulee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holy Rosary Institute (approx. 1½ miles away); La Place des Créoles (approx. 2½ miles away); Welcome to Freetown / Bienvenue à Freetown (approx. 2.7 miles away); Bendel Housekeeper's Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); 9-11 Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); Pavy Studio (approx. 2.7 miles away); Broussard House (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
More about this marker. Located at the Nature Station Trail head/Front gate of the Acadiana Park Campground.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3. submitted on March 3, 2018.