It is here that youll find that most iconic of all american plantation houses, oak alley. History and genealogy at the best online prices at ebay. A history and genealogy of the falgoust and falgout families of france and louisiana, 15551988 by barbara l. History and genealogy 9780961755904 by oubre, elton j and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. During the past 100 years it was at some point converted to a residence. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the vacherie surname lived. See more ideas about louisiana history, louisiana, louisiana plantations. You will also learn the history of the german coast and its connection with andouille. May 17, 2019 the grounds are an hour outside of new orleans in vacherie. In 1936, laura locoul gore compiled an account of nearly 100 years of life on a louisiana sugar plantation named after her.
Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Joseph plantation is one of the must see antebellum properties located along the mississippi river along the great river road between baton. Funeral home services for adam are being provided by thibodaux funeral home inc. The guide, joseph, presented a fascinating, informative, family history through the visit to the big house, weaving an intricate creole story about one family whose history includes creole, french, american, free. Explore the worlds largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. I do not see followup or resolution to some of the questions answered. Oak alley plantation is a historic plantation located on the west bank of the mississippi river, in the community of vacherie, st. Vacherie genealogy in saint james parish, louisiana. Use the slavery database to better understand how human bondage played a role in oak alley as a sugar plantation or read articles by our interpretive staff on a variety. Louisiana had highest per capita murder rate of all us states for 20th cosecutive year. Louisiana had the highest population of vacherie families in 1920. Oubre has included over 700 pages of family lines, census records, militia rolls, histories and legends of the people who settled and built the original town known as vacherie, louisiana. He contributed frequently to genealogical journals and books about louisiana history. If this book interests you, other books you may enjoy are.
On the sw side of the community is the 1,969 ft wzrhkvdutower, a guyed mast noted as the tallest tower in the state of louisiana the best known location in the community is the oak alley plantation. Vacherie historian was the genealogist news houma today. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. History and genealogy 9780961755904 by oubre, elton j and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. May 02, 2003 oubre was so fascinated with his hometown that he compiled a 600 page history of vacherie, which, incidentally means dairy farm, after the one that used to dominate these parts. Wlcredbes 022018 vacherie series the vacherie series consists of deep, somewhat poorly drained, very slowly permeable soils that formed in silty and clayey alluvium. Spuddys cajun cooking experience is located about 50 miles outside of new orleans in vacherie, louisiana. Oubre formatbinding hardcover book condition used good quantity available 1 edition 1st binding hardcover isbn 10 0961755903 isbn 9780961755904 publisher oubres books place of publication thibodaux, louisiana date published 19861201. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members. The state of louisiana offers many ways to explore the regions rich history, in hundreds of museums, historic structures, landmarks, artifacts and works of art. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day.
But his masterpiece was the more than 800page vacherie, st. History of slavery in louisiana list of national historic landmarks in louisiana national. Browse the most recent vacherie, louisiana obituaries and condolences. North vacherie is a censusdesignated place cdp in st. James parish oak alley, vacherie contributor names johnston, frances benjamin, 18641952, photographer. Oubre, researched and written over a thirty year period, is back in print as of april 1, 2003. Haunted louisiana plantations that take your breath away. The west bank branch library supports the same level of services and maintains free internet access, inter library loan services, and referenced automation. With its unique blend of history, hospitality, and food, parish president.
I know this original thread was posted a long time ago. Louisiana time line chronological timetable of events. List of books and articles about louisiana history online. Local history books on louisiana arcadia publishing. We love to hear your memories of these only in louisiana trips. Our lady of peace catholic church, vacherie west bank. Dec 21, 2012 he contributed frequently to genealogical journals and books about louisiana history. List of books and articles about louisiana history. Absolutely loved our tour of the laura plantation we were lucky enough to have rose as our tour guide rose made the whole experience amazing very interesting from. The name of the place derives from the french word for cowshed. Often, when people picture louisiana, they imagine a long row of oak trees leading to a magnificent plantation house, which is to say that, when they picture louisiana, theyre picturing vacherie. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Adam folse passed away on april 16, 2020 at the age of 85 in vacherie, louisiana. Melvin was a resident of vacherie, louisiana at the time of passing.
Often, when people picture louisiana, they imagine a long row of oak. This page will provide the old and new names or a description of the old and current location. Real paper books as pics are taken these will be taken off and moved to pdf or pic books. On the sw side of the community is the 1,969 ft wzrhkvdutower, a guyed mast noted as the tallest tower in the state of louisiana. It offers a wide selection of louisiana and oak alley souvenirs, such as postcards, tshirts, novelty items, and handmade collectibles, as well as cookbooks, beautiful regional photography, unique gift items and fascinating books on the architecture, history and. Driving between nola and vacherie gives you a good idea of what rural louisiana looks like. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Louis, missouri, details the daily life and major events of the inhabitants, both free and enslaved, of the plantation that she and her. James parish, louisiana was created in 1807, and is made up of a scattering of small.
Old and new place names there are many references in the early louisiana records to place names that have changed or some that remain the same but arent incorporated areas. James parishoak alley, vacherie library of congress. The careful preservation and restoration of these sites and artifacts has created many rare opportunities for visitors to experience louisianas history and gain insights into the. What used to be a running plantation is now a museum with a restaurant and inn serving as a reminder of the american souths unfortunate history. St james parish book excerpts on peter folz by mary atwood january 02, 2004 at. Shop for important louisiana history books at arcadia publishing today. Here you will find the oak alley story continuedenjoy it before your visit or stay in touch after you leave.
Oubre, 1986, oubres books edition, in english 1st ed. Today, these homes are available for tours, exploration and special events this mix of history, remembrance and celebrations make visits to louisianas unique. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in vacherie, louisiana. The main library occupies 15,124 square feet of indoor space and is located along 1879 west main street in lutcher, louisiana. There are many references in the early louisiana records to place names that have changed or some that remain the same but arent incorporated areas. Laura plantation is a restored historic louisiana creole plantation on the west bank of the mississippi river near vacherie, louisiana, u. History early louisiana louisiana has a long and varied history. It is a monumental work that has added considerably to my passion to learn from whom and where i come. It offers a wide selection of louisiana and oak alley souvenirs, such as postcards, tshirts, novelty items, and handmade collectibles, as well as cookbooks, beautiful regional photography, unique gift items and fascinating books on. Oubre was so fascinated with his hometown that he compiled a 600 page history of vacherie, which, incidentally means dairy farm, after.