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Breaux Bridge: 14: Pellerin-Chauffe House: Pellerin-Chauffe House: April 5, 1984 : South of Breaux Bridge on Louisiana Highway 347: Breaux Bridge vicinity: 15: Henri Penne House: Henri Penne House: June 9, 1980 : West of Breaux Bridge
During the American Civil War, Breaux Bridge was the site of an engagement known as the "Battle of Breaux Bridge." According to Andrew B. Booth’s 1920 "Index to Battles, Campaigns, Engagements, Etc., Fought Within the Limits of the State of Louisiana, 1861–1865," military actions took place at Breaux Bridge on April 17 and April 21, 1863. [7]
The 2000 U.S. census counted 44,915 people in the parish who are at least five years old of whom 31,229 (69.5%) speak only English at home, 27.44% reported speaking French (Colonial French also known as Plantation Society French) or Cajun French at home, while 1.52% speak Louisiana Creole French. [15] St.
Beeman and Scheid would tell you to “Shave the Date,” but they haven’t finalized details yet. At first, they were hoping for $1,000, and already surpassed that goal.
In Breaux Bridge, the eastern terminus of LA 94 was originally located at LA 31 on the west bank of Bayou Teche. [22] Motorists wishing to cross the bayou had to turn southeast onto LA 31 and utilize the nearby bridge crossing on either LA 336-1 or LA 336-2. In the early 1980s, a new bridge was constructed across Bayou Teche, allowing the ...
Pages in category "People from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Firmin was the son of Alexis Breaux and Marguerite Barrieu, born at Riviere aux Canards, near present day Port Williams, Nova Scotia, in 1749.In 1755, Firmin's family, along with many other Acadians, were deported from Canada into Boston during the expulsion of the Acadians. [1]
A typical jazz funeral begins with a march by the family, friends, and a brass band from the home, funeral home, or church to the cemetery. During the funeral march, onlookers have been known to join in with the festivities of the passing of life. Throughout the march, the band plays somber dirges and hymns. [12]