Leather Britches

Historical marker location:

Merryville, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of North Railrod Avenue and Museum Drive, on the right when traveling west on North Railrod Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2019

Legends & Lore.

Louisiana has a rich culinary history and is known for dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée. The state's cuisine is heavily influenced by French, African, and Native American cooking traditions.