Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
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Austerlitz
Bergeron, Jean Baptiste, House
Bergeron, Valmont, House
Bonnie Glen
Cherie Quarters Cabins
Dupre, Jacques, House
El Dorado Plantation House
First National Bank
Glynnwood
Labatut
Lakeside
LeBeau House and Kitchen
LeJeune House
Major, Albin, House
Mix Store and Post Office
North Bend
Old Hickory
Parlange Plantation House
Pleasant View Plantation House
Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse
Pointe Coupee Parish Museum
Poydras High School
Riche, Fannie, House
Riverlake
Saizon House
Samson House
Satterfield Motor Company Building
St. Francis Chapel
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Valverda Plantation House
White Hall Plantation House
Wickliffe
Battle of Bayou Fordoche
Birthplace of Buddy Guy Lettsworth, Louisiana 70752
Birthplace of Buddy Guy Lettsworth, Louisiana 70753
Buddy Guy
False River
Former Site of Melancon's Cafe
Immaculate Conception Church - Chenal Cemetery
John Archer LeJeune
John Archer Lejeune
Lejeune, Lejern and How to Say It
Livonia Mounds
Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Old Hickory
Old River
Place de la Croix
Randall Oak
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and Cemetery
White Hall Plantation House
William Bartram Trail
In 1805, Pointe Coupee Parish was officially established by the territorial legislature of Orleans. The early economy of the parish was based on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cotton and sugarcane. The fertile soil and access to the Mississippi River made it an ideal location for plantations, leading to the rise of a wealthy planter class.
During the Civil War, Pointe Coupee Parish experienced the impact of the conflict, with many plantations being destroyed. After the war, the economy shifted towards small-scale farming and the timber industry. Despite the challenges faced, the parish continued to grow and develop.
In the 20th century, Pointe Coupee Parish became known as the "Home of the Blues," with many blues musicians, such as Buddy Guy and Slim Harpo, hailing from the area. The parish also played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, with local activists organizing sit-ins and protests.
Today, Pointe Coupee Parish is a blend of rural tradition and modern development. The area is known for its historic homes, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant community.
Brief timeline of the history of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana:
- Pre-1700s: Pointe Coupee Parish was home to Native American tribes, including the Appalousas, Avoyels, and Choctaws.
- 1699: French explorers discovered the area.
- 1722: Pointe Coupee became an official French colonial settlement.
- 1763: The area was ceded to Spain under the Treaty of Paris.
- 1779-1781: The parish was briefly under British control during the American Revolutionary War.
- 1804: Pointe Coupee Parish became part of the newly established Louisiana Territory.
- 1810: The West Florida Rebellion took place in the area, leading to its inclusion in the Territory of Orleans.
- 1822: Pointe Coupee Parish was officially established as a parish of the state of Louisiana.
- 1862-1865: The parish was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War.
- 1880s-1920s: Pointe Coupee experienced a significant economic boom due to the success of the sugar and cotton industries.
- 1930s: The Great Depression and the decline of the agricultural industry took a toll on the parish's economy.
- 1960s-1970s: Civil rights movements influenced the desegregation of schools and other public institutions in the parish.
- 1980s-present: Pointe Coupee Parish continues to be an agricultural hub, while also focusing on tourism and cultural preservation.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.