German Coast
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The German Coast was a region of early Louisiana settlement located above New Orleans, and on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Specifically, from east to west, in St. Charles, St. John the Bapt
Engraving of the "Schlacht bei Neu-Orleans" or "Battle of New Orleans" in 1815
Acadiana
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Acadiana, also known as Cajun Country, is the official name given to the French Louisiana region that has historically contained much of the state's Francophone population.
German Coast
…Mississippi River. Specifically, from east (or south) to west (or north), in St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James parishes of present-day Acadiana. It was largely settled by German immigrants. The four settlements of Augsburg, Hoffen, Karlstein, and Marienthal were located along this "coast". As…
Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana
Downtown Breaux Bridge
Downtown New Iberia
The Cajun and Creole population of Crowley enjoying a Cajun music concert in 1938