Historical Markers and War Memorials in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
St. Martinville is the parish seat for St. Martin Parish
Breaux Bridge is in St. Martin Parish
St. Martin Parish(42) ► ADJACENT TO ST. MARTIN PARISH Assumption Parish(14) ► Iberia Parish(74) ► Iberville Parish(32) ► Lafayette Parish(78) ► Pointe Coupee Parish(30) ► St. Landry Parish(96) ► St. Mary Parish(46) ►
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Cypress Island Preserve supports many alligators, including in some of the largest in Louisiana. While visiting the preserve between March and October, you may see alligators up to 10-15 feet long along the western edge of Lake Martin. Alligators . . . — — Map (db m114500)
English Side Located one block south at 123 Van Buren
Street is the birthplace of the first bishop
of the Diocese of Lafayette, Bishop Jules B.
Jeanmard. Born August 15, 1879, Jeanmard
belonged to St. Bernard Church where he
received baptism, . . . — — Map (db m129998) HM
English: Founded 1859. Long recognized for its culinary artistry in the preparation of crawfish. The 1958 Louisiana Legislature officially designated Breaux Bridge "La Capitale Mondiale De L'Ecrevisse" in honor of its centennial . . . — — Map (db m125810) HM
Breaux Bridge has a long, rich and proud military heritage. It has given generously to our nation of its men and women, many of whom were decorated for bravery, some achieved positions of great responsibility and unfortunately, many gave their . . . — — Map (db m130189) HM WM
Many, many years ago, there was a huge and venomous snake. It was so large and so long that its size was not measured in feet, but in miles. Its head was at what is now known as Morgan City and its body stretched beyond St. Martinville and Breaux . . . — — Map (db m129967) HM
First native Diocesan Priest from Breaux Bridge, LA. Ordained June 10, 1903 First Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette Consecrated Dec. 8, 1918 — — Map (db m130192) HM
This world famous institution is recognized for its role in the preservation and restoration of our Cajun culture and heritage. It ranks today as one of Breaux Bridge's most prominent landmarks — — Map (db m49067) HM
Poché's is noted for the preparation of the culinary foods, boudin and gratons. It is from the Antoine Poché family ca. 1859 that originates the name of this village, Poché Bridge. — — Map (db m111729) HM
Scholastique Picou Breaux founded our wonderful city when she was just 33 years old. A determined Acadian woman, she drew up Plan de la Ville du Pont Breaux, the plan for the Village of Breaux Bridge. Her plan included land for a school, a church, a . . . — — Map (db m85949) HM
1891 St. Bernard School established by perpetual adoration at request of Fr. Barias 1903 June 18 Mother M. Augustine signed contract with J.A. Petty to build St. Bernard School at cost of $13,000 1905 May 4 building completed and opened as a day & . . . — — Map (db m152336) HM
Breaux Bridge's first Catholic chapel was built in 1841. In 1847, St. Bernard's Parish was established and our first substantial church was erected in 1857.
This church, built in 1933-34 by local craftsmen, was the pinnacle of Rev. P.A. Borel's . . . — — Map (db m85948) HM
This turntable bridge was built in 1852 and replaced in 1891. The bridge was moved 3 miles downstream and served as a crossing for the community of Ruth until 1992. The bridge was in place when Breaux Bridge was incorporated on March 14, 1859.April . . . — — Map (db m129778) HM
This Queen Anne Revival cottage was built in 1896 by Edmond Pellerin. The carpenter, Emile Bergeron, built the entire house of local cypress and the house remains the finest example of rural farm life in Breaux Bridge at the end of the 19th . . . — — Map (db m129779) HM
This beautiful Acadian home and grounds was the site chosen by Maj. A. Gallway, 173rd N.Y. Volunteers for the encampment of his Union Troops, April 21, 1863.This house has been continuously occupied by Valery Thibodeaux's descendants since the time . . . — — Map (db m129966) HM
Wetlands are described simply as any area that floods regularly and supports plants that are adapted to flooding. Wetlands have been disappearing at an alarming rate in the United States and elsewhere. For example, although Louisiana only accounts . . . — — Map (db m114492) HM
