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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25KF_atchafalaya-floodway_Henderson-LA.html
Annual flooding in the Acthafalaya Basin provides an ideal crawfish habitat. Today, most of Louisiana's crawfish production comes from farms,
but the Basin still leads in the production of wild-caught crawfish.The Atchafalaya Basin is one of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25JH_atchafalaya-river_Breaux-Bridge-LA.html
The levee that surround this section of the lower Atchafalaya Floodway are about 15 miles apart and were built in the 1930s. Their construction- and the straightening of the Atchafalaya River in this area- forever changed the Atchafalaya Basin.The…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25JG_louisiana-airborne-memorial-bridge-a-war-memorial_Breaux-Bridge-LA.html
"The Atchafalaya elevated expressway is hereby designated the Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge in honor of the brave members and veterans of the Airborne forces and the patriotic spirit they represent...."The Legislature of LouisianaAct 793 July…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM242Q_poches_Breaux-Bridge-LA.html
Poché's is noted for the preparation of the culinary foods, boudin and gratons. It is from the Antoine Poché family ca. 1859 that originates the name of this village, Poché Bridge.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M4R_st-bernards-catholic-church_Breaux-Bridge-LA.html
Breaux Bridge's first Catholic chapel was built in 1841. In 1847, St. Bernard's Parish was established and our first substantial church was erected in 1857.
This church, built in 1933-34 by local craftsmen, was the pinnacle of Rev. P.A.Borel's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M4P_scholastique-picou-breaux_Breaux-Bridge-LA.html
Scholastique Picou Breaux founded our wonderful city when she was just 33 years old. A determined Acadian woman, she drew up Plan de la Ville du Pont Breaux, the plan for the Village of Breaux Bridge. Her plan included land for a school, a church,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX3N_mulates_Breaux-Bridge-LA.html
This world famous institution is recognized for its role in the preservation and restoration of our cajun culture and heritage. It ranks today as one of Breaux Bridge's most prominent landmarks