Abbé Adrien E. Rouquette

Historical marker location:

Lacombe, Louisiana

( Marker is on Railroad Avenue east of First Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1979

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.