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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

 
Clickable Map of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Lafayette Parish, LA (78) Acadia Parish, LA (18) Iberia Parish, LA (74) St. Landry Parish, LA (73) St. Martin Parish, LA (42) Vermilion Parish, LA (19)  LafayetteParish(78) Lafayette Parish (78)  AcadiaParish(18) Acadia Parish (18)  IberiaParish(74) Iberia Parish (74)  St.LandryParish(73) St. Landry Parish (73)  St.MartinParish(42) St. Martin Parish (42)  VermilionParish(19) Vermilion Parish (19)
Lafayette is the parish seat for Lafayette Parish
Adjacent to Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
      Acadia Parish (18)  
      Iberia Parish (74)  
      St. Landry Parish (73)  
      St. Martin Parish (42)  
      Vermilion Parish (19)  
 
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1 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Broussard — City of Broussard
On West Main Street east of Springwater Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Old Spanish Trail Highway was the first transcontinental highway across the southern states and was approximately 2,750 miles long. The highway connected segments of the oldest roads and trails across the country, many of them . . . Map (db m236656) HM
2 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Broussard — Historic Downtown BroussardFounded 1884
On South Main Street at South Bernard Road, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street.
The City of Broussard is located in Lafayette and St Martin Parishes. French trappers and Native Americans lived in the area, but permanent settlement did not start until around 1765. Around this time is when exiled Acadians first arrived in the . . . Map (db m237064) HM
3 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Broussard — St. Cecilia School
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated August 25, 1909, by Fr. Arthur Drossaerts, Pastor of Sacred Heart church in Broussard, and opened on September 15, 1909 with an enrollment of seventy students. Accredited as an elementary and secondary school by the State Department of . . . Map (db m49294) HM
4 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Broussard — Valsin Broussard(Oct 1825-Mar 1899)
On West Main Street at South Bernard Road, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Founder of the little town of Broussardville (December 13, 1856) and postmaster of Côte Gelée (June 1866-July 1867). On July 24, 1874, he was appointed first postmaster of Broussard, as Côte Gelée was renamed in the records of the Post Office . . . Map (db m236767) HM
5 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Broussard — Valsin House(CA. 1876)
On West Main Street at North Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Here Valsin Broussard, founder of what is now the City of Broussard, established his family home ca. 1876. This two-story, gallery-fronted, Anglo-American and French-style home housed the Broussard family for generations. It served its . . . Map (db m237095) HM
6 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Carencro — Assumption SchoolEst. 1925
Near North Michaud Street near Depot Street.
One of the earliest schools for African-American children in this rural area staffed by Blessed Mother Katharine Drexel's Sisters of the Blessed SacramentMap (db m236354) HM
7 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1898-1899 — ULL Walk Of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute was established July 14, 1898. State Senator Robert Martin, for whom the administrative building is named, authored the legislative act that created SLII. • In 1899, the Board of Trustees . . . Map (db m227412) HM
8 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1900-1909 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• Dr. Edwin L. Stephens, first president of SLII, planted oak trees on campus on January 1, 1901. • The first campus building, known initially as the Main Building, was completed in June 1901. • SLII opened on September 18, 1901, with 100 . . . Map (db m227415) HM
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9 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1910-1919 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• The first L'Acadien yearbook was published in 1912. • In 1916, SLII became a senior high school and junior college. • The Institute's Students Army Training Corps began in 1918. • Influenza epidemic closes campus for . . . Map (db m227416) HM
10 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1920-1929 — ULL Walk of Honor —
On East University Avenue.
•In 1920, the Main Building was renamed Martin Hall in honor of Louisiana Sen Robert. Martin, who introduced legislation that created SLII • 1920 enrollment 280-number of faculty 26. • In 1921, SLII became a college and conferred its first . . . Map (db m227419) HM
11 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1930-1939 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• 1930 enrollment 918-number of faculty 58. • The first Camellia Pageant was held in 1934. • Dr. Edwin Stephens, first president of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, retired in January 1938. He died on November 5, 1938. • Lether E . . . Map (db m229010) HM
12 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1940-1949 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• 1940 enrollment 2,345-number of faculty 109. • In January 1941, Joel Lafayette Fletcher became the third president of SLI. • By the end of 1941, SLI had either won or tied for Louisiana Intercollegiate Conference championships in . . . Map (db m229011) HM
13 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1950-1959 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• 1950 enrollment 2,556 - number of faculty 193. • In 1954, SLI became the first all-white, state supported public college in the South to enroll a black student. It was permanently integrated in 1956. The first African-American Graduate was . . . Map (db m237097) HM
14 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1960-1969 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• SLI became The University of Southwestern Louisiana on July 27, 1960, • 1960 enrollment 4910-number of faculty 315. • USL adopted the nickname "Ragin' Cajuns" for its athletic teams. • President Joel L. Fletcher Resigned in October . . . Map (db m237101) HM
15 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1970-1979 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• 1970 enrollment 10,275-number of faculty 539. • Student Union opened in 1970 and Cajun Field opened in 1971. • Clyde R. Rougeou took a one-year leave of absence in 1973, to be followed by retirement. • Ray P. Autherment was named . . . Map (db m237205) HM
16 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 1980-1989 — ULL Walk of Honor —
Near East University Avenue.
• 1980 enrollment 13,865 - number of faculty 565. • USL began developing University Research Park. • University officials helped Acadiana diversify its economy after the once dominate oil industry virtually collapsed due to a decline in . . . Map (db m237206) HM
17 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — 9-11 Memorial
On East Congress Street at Polk Street, on the left when traveling north on East Congress Street.
Main Panel The two beams, retrieved from Ground Zero in New York City, are actual beams that were part of the World Trade Center. Standing side by side the beams represent the World Trade Center North and South Towers and are oriented as . . . Map (db m209464) WM
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18 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Acadian HouseMaison Acadienne
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Highway 728-8).
ACADIAN HOUSE: A Small Cajun Plantation Building This small Cajun structure dates from the 1830s, and originated on the Mouton Plantation near Carencro, north of Lafayette. The plantation was owned by Francois and Antoine . . . Map (db m135319) HM
19 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Amédé Ardoin / Dennis McGee
Near Girard Park Circle south of East St. Mary Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Amédé Ardoin 1898-1942 Dennis McGee 1893-1989 Proud of his singing, accordionist Amédé Ardoin always carried a lemon in his pocket to keep his voice strong, clear, and true. Among the first Louisiana Creole musicians to have a professional . . . Map (db m238474) HM
20 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Attakapas ChapelChapelle des Attakapas
Near Fisher Road.
Attkapas Chapel: The Church in a Catholic Region This chapel is a reproduction based on St. Francis Catholic Church in Point Coupee (1760) and St Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville (1773). Both churches had a double pitch . . . Map (db m130028) HM
21 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Bayou Vermilion
On West Pinhook Road at La Rue France, on the right when traveling north on West Pinhook Road.
Battle of Pinhook Bridge April 17, 1863. Battle of Bayou Vermilion October 9, 1863. We honor the memory of those soldiers who valiantly fought on these banks.Map (db m49059) HM
22 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Bayou Vermilion District
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (Highway 728-8).
THE BAYOU VERMILION DISTRICT The historic village at Vermilionville is administered by the Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District (LPBVD). The Louisiana state legislature created the district in 1984 in an effort to improve the quality of . . . Map (db m136617) HM
23 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Beau Bassin House
Near Fisher Road.
La Maison Beau Bassin BEAU BASSIN HOUSE: Honoring a Lost Home in Acadian Canada The Beau Bassin House was originally built in the 1840s by Louis Arceneaux, a Cajun rancher who lived between Carencro and Lafayette. The . . . Map (db m131270) HM
24 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Beaver Park
On Fisher Road west of Surrey Street (Highway 728-8), on the right when traveling east.
Beaver Park was developed by the Beaver Club on land leased by the Playground and Park Commission in April 1959. The Beaver Club is an organization of business and professional men dedicated to the ideals of public service. In addition to . . . Map (db m137224) HM
25 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Boucvalt HouseMaison Boucvalt
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Highway 728-8).
MAISON BOUCVALT: An Urban Dwelling from the late 1800s This house was was built in the late 1800s as an located originally in downtown Opelousas, and urban dwelling. Named after the last owner of the house Dr. Roy . . . Map (db m135042) HM
26 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Broussard HouseMaison Broussard
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
BROUSSARD HOUSE: A Large Acadian Plantation Home La Maison Broussard dates to 1790, and is the oldest building in Vermilionville. It was the home of Armand Broussard, who immigrated to Louisiana as a child from Acadian Canada. . . . Map (db m136621) HM
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27 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Buller HouseMaison Buller
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
Buller House: A Creole Style House This Creole style house was built in 1807 on land acquired by Joseph Buller near Prairie Ronde in St. Landry Parish. It contains several characteristics of the Creole architectural . . . Map (db m136627) HM
28 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Cathedral-Carmel School
On St. John Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established in 1846. A combination of Mount Carmel Academy and Cathedral School. Operated by The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Parish in the Diocese of Lafayette. Affiliated with the Sisters of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the De La Salle . . . Map (db m49062) HM
29 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Demo Unit
On East Lewis Street.
This is a ¼ scale model of a parabolic trough Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) collector. CSP collectors like this gather solar energy by using mirrors or lenses to focus the energy of roughly 100 suns on the receiver tube, which then becomes . . . Map (db m238493) HM
30 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Coussan HouseLa Maison Coussan
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 428-8).
HOUSE OF CULTURES: Reflecting the Crossroads of Cultures The history of this house reflects the diverse groups of people that inhabit the region. The Coussan family of French immigrants built this house around 1850 in the Pont . . . Map (db m134977) HM
31 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Dr. Edwin L. StephensUniversity President 1900 - 1938
On Johnston Street (U.S. 167) at East University Avenue (Business U.S. 90), on the left when traveling south on Johnston Street.
Following its establishment in 1898, Dr. Edwin Lewis Stephens became the University's first president in 1900 at the age of 27. He transformed an empty sugar cane field into a respected institution of higher learning. On January 1, 1901, he planted . . . Map (db m111638) HM
32 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Eddy and Ann Knight"By Golly"
On Rex Street south of East St. Mary Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Eddy Knight opened Knight Specialties in 1972, originally using his vehicle as an office and his family's garage and backyard for inventory storage. Later, Eddy opened Knight's first official stock point in Morgan City, Louisiana. Eddy . . . Map (db m238475) HM
33 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Emmanuel Baptist Church
On Marie Antoinette Street west of Johnston Street (U.S. 167), on the left when traveling west.
In April 1955, Emmanuel Baptist Church held its first meetings, thus becoming the earliest Southern Baptist Church to minister to Lafayette's southside neighborhoods.Map (db m114490) HM
34 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — François CouleeAcadiana Park Nature Station — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
Near East Alexander Street.
This otherwise flat region, sloping, hill-like formations are visible and represent the Mississippi River escarpment (bluff-like shelf) that divides this area into floodplain and prairie. The Vermilion River flows at the base of this . . . Map (db m114785) HM
35 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — General Alfred Mouton
On University Avenue near Azalea Street, on the right when traveling south.
1829-1864. Confederate brigadier general from Lafayette who served in Shiloh, Lafourche, Teche, and Red River campaigns. Killed at Mansfield, leading Confederacy to its most important military victory west of the Mississippi.Map (db m49063) HM
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36 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette1757 - 1834
On St Landry Street at West University Avenue (Business U.S. 90), on the right when traveling west on St Landry Street.
Sculpture by Charles Correia. Cast by Shidoni Foundry. Erected by the Lafayette Centennial Commission on July 2, 1987 as a gift to the people of Lafayette, Louisiana following the celebration of the centennial of the city's name change in 1884 from . . . Map (db m68722) HM
37 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Gordon Square
On Jefferson Street at East Vermilion Street, on the left when traveling south on Jefferson Street.
On this site in the year of 1904 the first hotel was opened in Lafayette as the Gordon Hotel. It was housed in this building and operated as a hotel through the 1950's. This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. . . . Map (db m91821) HM
38 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Green Infrastructure & Urban Prairie
Near East Lewis Street near Girard Park Circle.
The historic Cajun Prairie encompassed over 2.5 million acres in Louisiana and Texas, and supported a highly diverse community of plants, wildlife, and pollinating insects. Decades of agricultural and industrial practices, urbanization, and land . . . Map (db m238294) HM
39 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Historic Village MapFun Facts (Faits amusants)
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
From where did the word "Cajun" come? The refugees from Acadian Canada, called themselves Acadians. Over time, the word transformed into more vernacular pronunciation Cajun Can you be Cajun if your family was NOT from . . . Map (db m135003) HM
40 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Holy Rosary Institute1913-1993
On Carmel Drive (State Road 94) 0.3 miles east of Louisiana Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
On July 9, 1913, Father Keller purchased farm land once owned by the sister of the King of France, from Louis Domengeaux to establish Holy Rosary Institute in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Institute opened September 1913 as an industrial . . . Map (db m120896) HM
41 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — James Domengeaux1906-1988
Near Girard Park Circle at Girard Park Drive.
Lawyer, Louisiana Legislator U.S. Congressman, Founder-President of CODOFIL Legion d'honneur française, Ordre de la couronne belge Preserve the language, and you preserve the culture. This tree from the Durance Valley of the . . . Map (db m109227) HM
42 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Jean Jacques Alfred Mouton Monument
On Jefferson Street at Lee Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Jefferson Street.
Jean Jacques Alfred Mouton Born in Opelousas La. February 18, 1829 Killed at the Battle of Mansfield La. April 8, 1864 when 35 years of age.Map (db m125494) HM WM
43 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — La Place des CréolesLifting Up The Créole Community
On Cameron Drive (US 90) near Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east.
Founded March 18, 1991, to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Créoles (African-Americans) of the area.Map (db m49064) HM
44 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Lafayette Museum / Le Musee de Lafayette
On Lafayette Street south of West Convent Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established 1954 by Les Vingt-Quatre Home of Louisiana's first Democratic Governor Alexandre Mouton (1804-1882) Built prior to 1836 fondé en 1854 par Les Vingt-Quatre Résidence du Premier Gouverneur Démocrate de la . . . Map (db m85870) HM
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45 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Le Petit Bayou: FerryLe Petit Bayou: Le Traversier
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
GUIDE ROPE FERRY: Simple Technology for Traversing Bayous South Louisiana features numerous rivers and bayous that flow from north to south, making east-west travel difficult in the pre-modern age. Ferries were essential for . . . Map (db m134963) HM
46 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — McNaspy Stadium Memorial1940-1999
Near Girard Park Circle near East Lewis Street.
The stadium that once stood near this site was named for Clement James McNaspy. He was the school's first athletic director and coach, in addition to his duties as a physics and chemistry professor. He was known as the "Father of Southwestern . . . Map (db m238262) HM
47 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Mouton HouseMaison Mouton
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8), on the right when traveling west.
Mouton House: The House of a Middle Class Acadian Family The Maison Mouton is a reconstruction of a standard sized dwelling with a detached kitchen, representing a home of a middle class family. Some Cajun families built up . . . Map (db m134961) HM
48 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Mouton KitchenLa Cuisine de Maison Mouton
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
MOUTON KITCHEN: A Detached Kitchen before the Modern Age This building is a reproduction of a typical kitchen built separately from the main residence to reduce heat and the threat of fire. Pre-modern kitchens in rural . . . Map (db m135077) HM
49 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Oaks of Ile Copal
Near East Pinhook Road at SW Evangeline Thruway (U.S. 90).
These centurion live oak trees shaded Ile Copal, the plantation home of Alexandre Mouton. Mouton was governor of Louisiana from 1843-46 and son of the founder of Vermilionville. Here marks the beginning of a shady lane of oaks planted by Emma K. . . . Map (db m125837) HM
50 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Pierre Dugat Home Site
On Acadiana Park near East Alexander Street, on the right when traveling north.
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.Map (db m114601) HM
51 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Pillars of ProgressDesegregation of SLI
On Rex Street near E.St. Mary Blvd..
On September 15, 1953, Clara Dell Constantine, Martha Jane Conway, Charles Vincent Singleton, and Shirley Taylor attempted to enroll at Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. They were denied, due to . . . Map (db m66243) HM
52 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — School HouseL'école
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
School House: Banning of the French Language L'école is a reproduction of a typical schoolhouse of the late 1800s. In southwest Louisiana, French was the dominant language until the mid-1900s. Native Americans along with . . . Map (db m135004) HM
53 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Solar Thermal Applied Research and Testing (START) Lab
On East Lewis Street west of Girard Park Circle, on the right when traveling west.
With a capacity of 650 kW thermal and 50 KW electrical, the START Lab is the only CSP testing facility of its kind in the Southeast United States. The facility was commissioned in December 2012 and occupies a one acre field in Crowley, LA. The . . . Map (db m238478) HM
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54 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Southwestern
On East Saint Mary Boulevard north of McKinley Street, on the right when traveling north.
Southwestern Honor Roll World War II (Names Not Transcribed) We pause to remember Lest they died in vainMap (db m224442) WM
55 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — St. John Cathedral Oak
Near St John Street north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The tree, one of the largest live oak trees in the United States, is estimated to be almost 500 years old. It was a large tree in 1800 when the property was donated to the Catholic Church. The age of the tree is based on the average sizes of known . . . Map (db m86194) HM
56 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — St. Mary's OrphanageCirca 1925 — Historic Property —
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57 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
On St. John Street, on the left when traveling north.
First church in Lafayette Parish was "l'Eglise St. Jean du Vermilion." Built on a gift of this site by Jean Mouton, 1821. In 1824 he donated land for a court house and founded Vermilionville (Lafayette). (Reverse) French: La Cathedrale . . . Map (db m49293) HM
58 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — The ForgeLa Forge
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
The Forge: A Utilitarian Space for Hot Dirty Work This recreated building represents a blacksmith shop, which was essential to a working farm, vacherie (ranch), or plantation in rural southwestern Louisiana. The . . . Map (db m136628) HM
59 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — The PresbyteryLe Presbytére
Near Fisher Road south of Surrey Street (State Road 728-8), on the right when traveling north.
THE PRESBYTERY: A Simple Residence from the early 1800s This small home represents the simple but functional structures in which priests could have lived in the early 1800s. The building was originally located property . . . Map (db m135886) HM
60 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Trappers Cabin & Boat ShedLa cabanage de piégeur & l'hangar à bateau
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Steet (State Highway 728-8).
TRAPPER'S CABIN: Harvesting the Natural Bounty of the Wetlands This replica of a structure is based on an outbuilding used for storage from the 1700s, and illustrates st a basic dwelling in which trappers and moss pickers in . . . Map (db m134624) HM
61 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — University of Louisiana at LafayetteMaking Rights Real — Louisiana Civil Rights Trail —
On Rex Street at East St. Mary Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Rex Street.
After four black students successfully sued in federal court to gain admission, Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, became the first state-supported, previously all-white undergraduate college in the . . . Map (db m224481) HM
62 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — University of Louisiana at Lafayette 50th Anniversary of Desegregation
On Rex Street at East St. Mary Boulevard on Rex Street.
This marker commemorates the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Southwestern Louisiana Institute and the 50th anniversary of Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, the landmark Supreme Court case that ultimately resulted in the . . . Map (db m224616) HM
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63 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Vermilion RiverRotary Point — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On West Bayou Parkway at Bridgewater Road on West Bayou Parkway.
The Vermilion is a tidal river formed from the bottom up by Vermilion Bay tides and other natural actions that slowly eroded inland from the marshes and cheniers and through the Louisiana prairie. The Vermilion River, also known as Bayou . . . Map (db m114505) HM
64 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Vermilion RiverVermilionville Watershed Exhibit — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Highway 728-B), on the right when traveling north.
During early settlement and into the Antebellum Period, the Vermilion was an important secondary waterway for steamboats carrying agricultural products to New Orleans, the east coast and, eventually the world.The Vermilion River, also known as . . . Map (db m114649) HM
65 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Vermilionville Historical Timelinepre-1699 - 1800
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
pre-1699 pre-1699: Ancestors of the Ishak (Atakapa) and Chitimacha people hunt bison, deer, bear and small game; harvest fish and shellfish. The Chitimacha's territory encompasses the entire Atchafalaya Basin, lands west . . . Map (db m136633) HM
66 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Vermilionville Historical Timeline1775-1920
Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8).
1775-1783 1775-1783: United States War of Independence. In support of the U.S., in 1779 the Spanish military captures British-held Baton Rouge, with the use of Native American, French, Spanish, and free persons of color . . . Map (db m136634) HM
67 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Acadian Superette600 Lamar Street
On Lamar Street near Stewart Street.
Built: C. 1950 Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern This property is mostly associated with the Joseph and Florida Petro family who built this Mid Century Modern grocery store in the 1950s after over 25 years of success in the grocery . . . Map (db m238264) HM
68 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Bendel Housekeeper's Home318 Clinton Street — Built c. 1900 —
On Clinton Street south of Gordon Street, on the right when traveling south.
Architectural Style: Victorian Shingle/Eastlake This house was built by Henri Bendel (1868-1936) for his beloved, long- time housekeeper. Henri was well known for his generosity to employees, family and friends. In addition to this house, he . . . Map (db m228252) HM
69 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House215 E. Convent Street — Built: c. 1890 and 1933 —
On East Convent Street south of Johnston Street (U.S. 167), on the left when traveling south.
Architectural Style: Creole Cottage This Creole Cottage was moved several blocks from its original location, Downtown Lafayette at Vermilion and Jefferson Streets, to make room for the Gordon Hotel. The house originally belonged to the home of . . . Map (db m236666) HM
70 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Butler's Drug Store / Pharmacie ButlerLee A. Butler, Physician and Pharmacist - 411 Gordon Street
On East Main Street at Gordon Street on East Main Street.
Dr. Butler's Drug Store on Gordon Street was known as a place that provided affordable health and comfort to the ill and large vanilla ice cream cones to the youngsters. Dr. Butler's story represents a very special African American success . . . Map (db m224617) HM
71 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Dr. Lee A. Butler House411 Gordon Street
On Gordon Street near East Main Street.
Built: c. 1910 Architectural Style: Prairie Queen Anne For years, many residents fondly remembered their visits to Dr. Butler's Drug Store on Gordon Street. It was known as a place that provided affordable health and comfort to the ill as . . . Map (db m225687) HM
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72 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Good Hope Hall300 Stewart Street — Local Historic Register Property #14 —
On Stewart Street near Gordon Street.
Built c 1880 Architectural Style - Modified French Creole Good Hope Hall was known originally as "True Friends Hall. It was built by the True Friends Association in Freetown, a settlement that offered sanctuary and compassion to many . . . Map (db m225134) HM
73 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Griffin House129 General Gardner Avenue — Built c. 1925 —
On General Gardner Avenue east of General Mouton Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Architectural Style: American Foursquare This house is a stately, two-story, central-hall residence designed In the American Foursquare style incorporating elements of the Prairie School and Craftsman styles. The style was popular In the U.S. . . . Map (db m236705) HM
74 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Martin's Hat Shop312 Stewart Street — Built: C. 1942 —
On Stewart Street, 0.1 miles south of Gordon Street, on the left when traveling south.
Architectural Style: Vernacular Storefront Martin's Hat Shop operated at this address in "Freetown" between circa 1942 and 2008. The history of the business goes back to 1915, when the hat shop was located at 115 W. Cypress Street, not far . . . Map (db m228408) HM
75 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Pavy Studio210 Gordon Street — Built: c. 1955 —
On Gordon Street west of Clinton Street, on the right.
Architectural Style: Vernacular Storefront Pavy Studio was originally built as a residence and converted to a retail shop sometime in the late 1940s. It is a good example in terms of design, workmanship and materials, for a neighborhood . . . Map (db m228288) HM
76 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Petro House1118 Jefferson Street — Built 1832 —
On Jefferson Street south of Johnston Street (U.S. 167), on the right when traveling south.
Architectural Style: Eclectic Revival & Craftsman Joseph S. Petro, Sr. and Florida Dominique Petro built this house after many years of success with their Freetown grocery store and rental properties. They owned and operated their grocery . . . Map (db m236704) HM
77 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Freetown - Port Rico — Welcome to Freetown / Bienvenue à Freetown
On Lamar Street near Garfield Street, in the median.
Oral tradition tells us the neighborhood originated with free people of color who lived in this area prior to the Civil War. After emancipation, newly freed slaves also settled in the community. Two subsequent waves of activity further . . . Map (db m228409) HM
78 Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Scott — Memramcook Park / Lena McBride Weaver
On Lions Club Road, 0.2 miles north of Roy Street, on the left when traveling north.
Lena McBride Weaver 1927-2017 Born on September 23, 1927 to Charles and Natalie McBride, Lena was the third of five children. She grew up in an Acadian house near what is now the Maison de Begnaud Visitor's center. She attended school in . . . Map (db m236634) HM
 
 
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Mar. 19, 2024