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L.A. "Buddy" Henagan Memorial Parkway
L.A. Henagan, nicknamed Buddy, was a civic leader and mayor of DeQuincy from 1966 until 1982. He would also serve as mayor from 1990 until his death in 2004. Henagan was a veteran, community leader,…
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway: The memory of former Bossier City Marshal
A man of law enforcement that will never be forgotten
Thomas M. Alexander Memorial Highway: A man who risked his life for others.
A fallen law enforcement officer who is honored.
A.C. Schiro Memorial Highway: Merryville High School Coach to Sheriff Deputy
A coach is a passionate and dedicated person that encourages and develops a team or player
Chess Richardson Memorial Bridge: A historic bridge for a small town ledgend
From Confederate Army Colonel to State Senator
The Barrow Approach: A Lesson in Leadership
A young man from St. Francisville would join the Marine Corps in 1942. He would lead men through the jungles of China & Vietnam, and up frostbitten hills in Korea. Forty one years later, he would…
Nolan's Trace: A Good Horse is Worth an Earful
This is the story of Phillip Nolan- a horse wrangler who explored the Texas frontier, received a letter from Thomas Jefferson, and incurred the wrath of not one, but three Spanish Governors.
Pyook: A Nickname for Legacy
Born on June 26, 1960, Albert Berard grew up in South Louisiana listening to Cajun music and had sought to follow in the footsteps of his culture at a young age. By eleven years old, Berard had begun…
The Larose Link: An Underrated Connection
In October of 1961, the small town of Larose was met with an unusual kind of festivity. Jimmie Davis, a country-gospel singer turned Governor of Louisiana sang the popular songs "You Are My Sunshine"…
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Caffery was well known for the many different assignments he had completed.
The Enterprises of the Development of Heymann Oil Focus
Maurice Heymann was an easy going guy who developed the The Heymann Oil Center.
A Father and Son
Fournet street was named in honor of a father and son that had a very similar life.
Johnston Street
General Albert Sidney Johnston was honored for his multiple assignments as a general.
Kaliste Saloom Jr AKA “The History Book of Lafayette”
The history behind the naming of Kaliste Saloom Road.
Major General Godfrey Weitzel
Commanded a brigade in the XIX Corps advancing in Major General Nathaniel P. Banks's operations in western Louisiana during April and May 1863, which led to the siege of Port Hudson.. Was the Acting…
The Civil War campaign in Acadiana
The Battle of Buzzard's Prairie
The battle of Buzzards Prairie and the Battle of Bayou Bourbeux were fought close to the Chretien Plantation in the vicinity of Vermilionville for over six months. General Green and General Taylor…
The Battle of Bourbeux Bayou
It is the third year of the "War between the States" or "The war of the Yankee aggression," as those from the South called it. All eyes were on Antietam, Bull Run, Vicksburg, and Chancellorsville.…
Battle of Bayou Bourbaux: Also Called the Battle of Bayou Carencro
The Battle of Bayou Bourbeux.
The Civil War was entering its third year, Vicksburg had fallen, and the Union had control of the Mississippi. Gettysburg would produce the most significant loss of life…
Battle of Bisland
The Battle of Bisland
It is 1860, and Abraham Lincoln was Just elected, the first Republican to win the White House. The Southern States had threatened secession if the Republicans won, and by the…
Camp Pratt
The Civil War was just one year old, and volunteers were coming to the end of their enlistments. On April 16, 1862 confederacy legislature passed a conscription act to fill their ranks. White men…
Stephen E. Ambrose Memorial Parkway: Founder, Fraud, or Something In-between?
The Stephen E. Ambrose Memorial Parkway is a part of I-10, which was named after a famous American historian who spent most of his career writing about the soldiers who fought in the Second World War,…
Frank Davis “Naturally N’Awlins” Memorial Bridge: The Legacy of a Louisiana Celebrity
The legacy of Frank Davis can be found in the popularity of Louisiana's food and the unique culture within New Orleans. Davis was a radio and television personality who showcased the wonders that…
John James Audubon Memorial Bridge: A Bridge of the Birds
John James Audubon was an influential figure in American ornithology, wildlife art, and natural science during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. However, even for his time, he was a…
Seven Oaks Boulevard: A History Lost to Greed
Seven Oaks Boulevard was named after the plantation that once sat along its route. From the beginning of the Louisiana colony to the First World War, this stately piece of land was home to many…
Dupuy's Seafood and Steak: I Shuckin' Love It!
Starting out as an oyster house in 1869, Dupuy's continues its story when it was transformed into a restaurant that has served many locals and visitors from around the world for over 146 years.
Yellow Bowl Restaurant: I'm on a seafood diet!
After being open for ninety-five years, the Yellow Bowl continues its story by serving up the best Cajun food found in Jeanerette using local ingredients and original recipes dating back to 1953.
Frosto: Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
A 50's style diner found in the small town of Crowley, Louisiana continues its story through its authentic style and food that incorporates a touch of Cajun charm into every meal.
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn: Poor Boy ain't so poor no more!
A portable snowball stand created to make a living during the Great Depression transforms itself into a fine dining restaurant serving Louisiana-inspired seafood and steaks for all locals and visitors…
The Steamboat Warehouse: Full Steam Ahead!
A warehouse built in the 1800s as a pit stop for steamboats going to and from New Orleans still continues its story today in the form of a restaurant that caters to locals and visitors from around the…