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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CW0_st-martin-catholic-church_St-Martinville-LA.html
One of the oldest in the state. Established in 1765 by Rev. Jean Francois, Capuchin priest and missionary. It is just the same as when it was built having been repaired but not changed.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM195C_attakapa-indian_St-Martinville-LA.html
Roving savage tribe who settled here prior to the French, partly Christianized and civilized by missionaries. Dedicated November 5, 1961.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM195A_st-martinville_St-Martinville-LA.html
City developed c.1795 ~ c.1890 through unusual semi-feudal arrangement where town property holders paid an "annual and perpetual" rent to the congregation of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1956_henry-wadsworth-longfellow_St-Martinville-LA.html
He was a man of great social consciousness.In works like Evangeline and Hiawathaand his collection of anti-slavery poemsLongfellow helped to preserve cultural memory.
From remarks by Dr. Layne Longfellow at the unveiling in Evangeline Oak Park…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1952_judge-emile-edouard-edward-simon_St-Martinville-LA.html
A native of St. Martinville, Simon studied law at Harvard under Joseph Story and Simon Greenleaf, earning his degree in 1846. As 14th Judicial District Judge from 1853 to 1865, Simon was to become the second of four generations of judges. While He…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM194X_evangeline-oak_St-Martinville-LA.html
Longfellow's poem "Evangeline" immortalized the tragedy of the Acadian exile from Nova Scotia in 1755. This oak marks the legendary meeting place of Emmeline Labiche and Louis Arceneaux, the counterparts of Evangeline and Gabriel.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX9G_site-of-camp-pratt_St-Martinville-LA.html
From 1862-1863 Camp Pratt was official Confederate camp of conscription and instruction for South Louisiana. At one as many as 3,000 conscripts here. A small compound for Union Prisoners of war also located at the camp.
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