Cemeteries & Graveyards in Thibodaux Louisiana

Louisiana's historic cemeteries and graveyards preserve a glimpse of history. In New Orleans, explore the "cities of the dead" that are the historic above-ground cemeteries. Head to the Alexandria National Cemetery to see the resting place of thousands of civil war soldiers. From Baton Rouge to Metaire, you can visit these beautiful and ornate graveyards and try taking guided tour to discover the famous people and stories behind the headstones.

 

Though first settled by French and Spanish Creoles from New Orleans, Thibodaux rapidly became a refuge for the Acadian exiles of the mid-1700s. The city’s history still echoes today, through its historic architecture. There’s the 1830s era E.D. White Historic Site, a plantation on Bayou Lafourche that was home to a Louisiana governor and his son, who served on the U.S. Supreme Court. There’s the Rienzi plantation, built during the Spanish colonial days— according to legend— for the Queen of Spain. There’s also the Laurel Valley Village. Once a massive sugar plantation, its dozens of remaining structures give visitors, a window into the past, as it was lived by field hands.  As home to Nicholls State University, Thibodaux benefits greatly from the vibrancy and cultural activities that come from being a college town. Stop in at the Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center to learn more about the area.The Center is a great way to experience the culture. It offers canoe treks in the spring and fall, plus daily walking tours and Monday night Cajun jam sessions.

 

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