Historical Markers in
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

1860 Schaubhut Family Cemetery Acadia Plantation Allen Chapel AME Church Archibald Mackenzie Battle Of Lafourche Crossing Baudoin - Foret School Bayou Boeuf Elementary School Bayou Boeuf Veterans Memorial Bayou Heron Graveyard Bouverans Plantation House City of Thibodaux / Ville de Thibodaux Clotilda Plantation Confluence Of Bayous Cote Blanche Curole House Denise C. Borne School House Edward D. White House Fayette Clay Ewing Felix Grundy Winder First American Casualty Of WW II Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls Francis Tillou Nicholls Galliano George Seth Guion Georgiana Malvina Suthon Golden Meadow Golden Meadow High School Holy Savior Cemetery James Frost James Mcallister John A. Lovell John Carlton Beatty John Nelson & Andrew Jackson Donelson Lafourche Parish Court House Larose Laurel Valley Leeville Leeville Cemetery Leighton Leonidas Polk Lockport Marcus Pennington Zills Mary King Fulford Morgan Springer Moses, Allen Chapel, Calvary Cemeteries Naquin Settlement Our Confederate Dead Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Philip Sargent Armitage Rev. Daniel McNair Richard Henry Allen Rienzi Plantation House Saint Joseph Church Silas T. Grisamore Site of Mount Carmel Academy St. Charles Borromeo Church St. John's Episcopal Church St. John's Historic Cemetery St. Joseph Cemetery St. Joseph Co-Cathedral St. Mary's Cemetery St. Mary's Nativity Church The St. Joseph Cemetery Calvary-Grotto Shrine Vacherie-Gheens Whitmell Pugh Martin William Alexander Shaffer
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the St. Louis World's Fair, was held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. The fair featured exhibits from around the world and introduced several new inventions and products to the public, including the ice cream cone and Dr Pepper soft drink.
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Lafourche Parish, located in southeastern Louisiana, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes such as the Chitimacha and Atakapa before European settlement. In the 18th century, French colonizers arrived and established settlements along Bayou Lafourche, which served as a vital transportation route for trading goods. The parish was officially founded in 1807 and named after the bayou.

During the antebellum period, Lafourche Parish became an important center for agriculture, particularly the cultivation of sugarcane. Large plantations were established, relying heavily on enslaved labor. The prosperous sugar industry brought considerable wealth to the area, resulting in the construction of grand plantation homes and the growth of towns such as Thibodaux.

Lafourche Parish played a significant role during the Civil War, as it served as a vital supply route for the Confederate forces. Union troops targeted the area, and battles were fought along Bayou Lafourche. Despite the war's devastating impact on the local economy, the sugarcane industry rebounded in the post-war years, bolstered by free labor from formerly enslaved individuals.

In the 20th century, Lafourche Parish continued to thrive economically, with the oil and gas industry becoming a major player in the region. The discovery of oil deposits in the Gulf of Mexico brought an influx of workers and further development to the area. Today, Lafourche Parish remains an active hub for both agricultural and industrial activities, embracing its unique cultural heritage while adapting to modern challenges and opportunities.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

  • 1807 - Lafourche Parish is established as an original parish in the Territory of Orleans.
  • 1812 - Louisiana becomes a state, and Lafourche Parish is fully recognized as part of it.
  • 1847 - Thibodaux is incorporated as the first town in Lafourche Parish.
  • 1861-1865 - Lafourche Parish is heavily impacted by the American Civil War, with battles and military occupation taking place.
  • 1894 - Lafourche Parish Courthouse is completed in Thibodaux.
  • 1926 - The last commercial steamboat on Bayou Lafourche makes its final trip.
  • 1969 - Hurricane Camille causes significant damage to Lafourche Parish.
  • 1974 - The Leeville Bridge, connecting Lafourche Parish to Port Fourchon, is completed.
  • 2010 - Lafourche Parish celebrates its bicentennial.