LA-029 SIte of First Acadian Settlers in Louisiana

Marker text: SITE OF FIRST ACADIAN SETTLERS IN LOUISIANA

Refugees came overland 1756-67. In vicinity was 1762 grant to Jacques Cantrelle, Sr. of France after whom Church and Parish were named. Section once included in Les Oumas, Eveche of Quebec.

Erected by the Department of Commerce and Industry, 1961.

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Location: LA Rt. 18 (westbound), St. James., St. James Parish, Louisiana

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